Recent News
DCF Article - Advancing Trauma Informed Practice in CT
The story of an 11 year old boy named Tony and his recovery from trauma illustrates how Connecticut is changing the landscape of providing effective trauma-informed care for children. His story is told through a recent article by Robert Plant and ...
2012 Child Health Grant Opportunity
The Children's Fund of CT and the Yale Center for Clinical Investigation (YCCI) are pleased to announce the joint funding of two Child Health Innovation Grant awards, each up to $75,000 for an 18 to 24 month period. Proposals are due March 28, 201...
CHDI Update - December
Check out our latest newsletter featuring issues and events concerning children's health and mental health. Click here: tinyurl.com/CHDI-Update-December
CHDI Update - October
Check out our October 2011 CHDI Update. Click here: tinyurl.com/chdi-update-October
Upcoming Events
CONCEPT Kickoff Event
On February 3, 2012, the Dept. of Children and Families (DCF) kicked off a major initiative that will enhance its ability to provide trauma-informed care to Connecticut's most vulnerable children. The initiative, called the Connecticut Collaborati...
Achievement Gap Task Force Testimony
CHDI's Jeff Vanderploeg and Jeana Bracey testified on Jan. 9, 2012 before the state's Achievement Gap Task Force, co-chaired by state Senator Toni Harp and Hanover Elementary School principal Miguel Cardona (Meriden, CT). They addressed two aspe...
