Collaboration

Norwich has had several successes due to the Children First Initiative:

• Norwich worked with Groton’s School Readiness Council on a joint school readiness application.
• Collaborated with New London Children First Initiative on resources and lessons learned.
• The Norwich Children First Initiative worked with the Public School system and the University of Connecticut to establish a childcare program located at one of the City’s elementary schools.
• Norwich also worked with Child & Family Agency and a parent group to establish a Parent Leadership Training Institute.
• Collaborated on school readiness legislation, an Even Start grant, and the Municipal Childcare Center building project.