Our mission is to advance equitable change and promote the well-being of BRIDGEPORT'S CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES through AUTHENTIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH CIVIC, COMMUNITY, AND ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERS .

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Our Initiatives

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    EARLY CHILDHOOD

    Our goal is to ensure that children are happy, healthy, and developmentally ready for preschool at three years of age.

    That means starting early — from birth — since 80% of a child’s brain growth happens by age three. This period of rapid growth lays the foundation for all future learning, behavior, and health.

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    CAREER PATHWAYS

    Our goal is to increase youth opportunity and outcomes in high school graduation, postsecondary enrollment and completion, and employment.

    We partner with educators, business and civic leaders, faith-based groups, CBOs, state government, and youth-serving entities to provide access to opportunities.

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    Community Engagement

    Our goal is to make a collective impact in the community and with community input and design.

    We uplift the voices and lived experiences of residents and leaders — known as Community Messengers, Parent and Youth Ambassadors — to strengthen civic infrustructure and transform systems.

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    COMMUNITY RESILIENCE

    Our goal is to improve the health and well-being of families and create a stronger future for all generations.

    We raise awareness of the impact of toxic stress and trauma on health and life outcomes and provide tools for building social-emotional health and resilience to increase positive childhood experiences.

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All children and families deserve an equitable opportunity to thrive, leading to stronger communities.

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“When we are willing to work not with community but in community, that is when transformation is possible.” — Stacey Abrams