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Capitol
Region Programs Family
Centers
Centro
De Desarrollo & Reafirmacion Familiar
Paraiso Infantile
Program
Description
Family Center is an initiative of Brighter Futures and the Hartford Foundation
for Public Giving. We are serving individuals, families and children living
in Hartford. Educational classes and programs are designed for the benefit
of our families to involve parents to participate actively in the physical
and educational development of their children. We provide a healthy, supportive
and safe environment during the early years of childhood.
Child
Daycare Services & School Readiness
Daytime care for preschool children is provided in our licensed day care
facility. The program includes nutritional meals and snacks, and learning
opportunities for the children that emphasize school readiness and development
skills. The program provides full day childcare for Hartford three and
four year old children.
Primary
Services
English as a Second language (ESL) class, classes to obtain an Equivalency
High School Diploma (GED) in Spanish, Family Literacy (Rincon Familiar),
School Readiness, Day Care and Advocacy.
Goal
of the Agency
Improve the school readiness of children that reside in the City of Hartford.
Also strengthen and foster family relationships and advocate for the families,
improved services and other institutional support.
Geographic
Area Served
South Green/Frog Hollow in Hartford, CT
Eligibility
The programs and services of the Family Center are open to all regardless
of religion, race, income or marital status. School Readiness serves 3
and 4 year old children living in Hartford.
Method
of Payment
All services are free of charge with the exception of Day Care service
that has a sliding scale fee based on income. CCAP also accepted.
Parent
Education and Support
Provides: English as a Second Language (ESL), preparation for the Equivalency
of High School Diploma (GED) in Spanish, Family Literacy and Transition
to School Program. TV Violence prevention workshops to help parents develop
skills on how to help their children watch less TV violence shows.
Contact
Person
Maritza
Rios Colon
Program Director
Paraiso Infantile
45 Wadsworth Street
Hartford, CT 06106
860-524-6853
Fax: 860-293-2662
