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Community Table
NHECC’s Community Table brings families, educators, community partners, and local leaders together to share experiences, identify needs, and help shape priorities for New Haven’s youngest children and their families. These conversations provide valuable community insight and ensure that early childhood priorities reflect the voices and needs of the people they serve.
Upcoming Community Table Events:
September 17, 2026 12-1:30pm (Zoom)(opens in new tab)
November 12, 2026 12-1:30pm (Zoom)(opens in new tab)
February 11, 2027 12:00-1:30pm (Zoom)(opens in new tab)
April 22, 2027 12:00-1:30pm (Zoom)(opens in new tab)
June 10, 2027, 5:30-7pm (Location TBD)
Committees
All community members are welcome to join a committee. These smaller work groups meet monthly to discuss specific topics related to early childhood. Committees sometimes meet during the monthly collaborative meetings but may meet at other times depending on their project needs. Committees influence the decisions made by the collaborative and help to create action around the work the collaborative is committed to doing.
Early Care and Education - Quality Work Group
Past Meetings:
July 23, 2026 at 11:00 am (Meeting Agenda Notes)(opens in new tab)
August 27, 2026 at 11:00 am (Meeting Agenda Notes)
Upcoming Meetings:
Early Care and Education - Access Work Group
Past Meetings:
July 28, 2026 at 11:00 am (Meeting Agenda Notes)
August 27, 2026 at 11:00 am (Meeting Agenda Notes)
Upcoming Meetings:
Early Care and Education - Healthy Development
Past Meetings:
June 24, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
July 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
August 26, 2026 at 2:00 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
Upcoming Meetings:
September 23, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Early Care and Education - Family Support
Past Meetings:
June 30, 2026 at 1:30 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
July 22, 2026 at 3:00 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
August 26, 2026 at 3:00 pm (Meeting Agenda Notes)
Upcoming Meetings:
September 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm
To learn more about getting involved in a committee, reach out to NHECC@uwgnh.org
Strategic Planning
United Way of Greater New Haven is leading a strategic planning process to inform decision making about the early childhood systems in the City of New Haven. To get involved, contact Lakeisha Nishimura at LNishimura@newhavenct.gov.
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