Resources for
Danbury’s
Children
and Families
Preschool
For information on openings at Danbury
childcare centers, home-based care, and other
services available to young children, call
Childcare Infoline at 2-1-1 (bilingual). Or
visit their website at www.infoline.org.
Danbury School Readiness Program
Offers high-quality, accessible, affordable early
childhood programs.
791-1904
Head Start Free, high-quality program for
3- and 4-year-old children from income-eligible
families.
743-3993
Public Schools
www.danbury.k12.ct.us
Superintendent of Schools
Dr. Salvatore Pascarella
ESL Reception Center
Birth-to-Three Program
Elementary Schools
Great Plain
Hayestown
King Street Intermediate
King Street Primary
Mill Ridge Intermediate
Mill Ridge Primary
Morris Street
Park Avenue
Pembroke
Roberts Avenue
Shelter Rock
South Street
Stadley Rough
Middle Schools
Broadview
Rogers Park
Danbury High School
Alternative Center for Education
Henry Abbott Technical School
797-4701
790-2849
797-4832
797-4749
797-4771
797-4761
797-4744
797-4722
797-4781
797-4809
797-4763
797-4751
797-4740
797-4778
797-4789
797-4774
797-4861
797-4881
797-4800
797-4786
797-4460
Community Resource
Center
Mill Ridge Family Resource Center 797-4733
Morris St. Family Resource Center 790-2682
Adult ESL
731-8290
Adult Ed: 797-4731 Continuing Ed: 797-4733
Even Start
790-2866
Extended Learning Program
731-8225
Also, be sure to visit:
■Infoline: www.infoline.com or dial 2-1-1 for
information about community and human services
and crisis intervention.
■CT Commission on Children:
www.cga.ct.gov/coc
■Connecticut Parent Power: A Network of
Parents Impacting State Policy to Put Children First:
www.ctparentpower.org
■CT Voices for Children www.ctkidslink.org
Published by
Parent Support
Danbury Children First, Inc.
Provides support and information for parents of
children from birth to age 8.
797-8088
The Parent Leadership Training Institute of
Danbury 20-week course enables parents to
become advocates for their children. 797-8088
People Empowering People (PEP) 10-week
course in Spanish or Portuguese helps parents
gain experiences and skills.
797-8088
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center
Free parenting classes/home visits. 748-4542
Families Network of Western Conn. Home
visitation/support for new parents. 791-8773
Father Involvement Program Strengthens
and supports fathers.
791-8773
Grandparent Support Group For grandparents raising their grandchildren.
748-4542
Greater Danbury Child and Family Network
For families that have young children with
special needs.
791-8312
MOMS Club of Danbury Support group for
stay-at-home moms. Call 798-2648 or log on to
www.momsclub.org.
Parenting Support Group Learn new ways to
handle parenting challenges. 748-5689 ext. 102
WeCAHR Advocates for the civil and human
rights of people with disabilities.
792-3540
Lee y serás For Latino parents who have
children under age 6.
797-8088
City of Danbury
To request a service or report a problem, dial
3-1-1 (CityLine) www.ci.danbury.ct.us
Mayor Mark D. Boughton
797-4511
HART/Housatonic Area Regional Transit
Schedules and information.
748-2034
Housing Authority Safe/affordable housing
for Danbury families. Sliding scale. 744-2500
Welfare/Social Services
797-4569
Parks and Recreation Affordable recreation,
summer programs, playgrounds, swimming
lessons.
797-4632
Danbury Public Library
Children’s storytimes; ESL classes; technology
training for adults.
797-4505
State Legislators
State of Connecticut Website: www.ct.gov
Senator David Cappiello
860-240-8875
email: [email protected]
Rep. Bob Godfrey District 10 800-842-1902
email: [email protected]
Rep. Janice Giegler District 138 860-240-8700
email: [email protected]
Rep. Joe Taborsak District 109 800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
Rep. Jason Bartlett District 2 800-842-8267
email: [email protected]
www.danburychildrenfirst.org
797-8088
Health/Behaviorial Health
HUSKY Free or low-cost health insurance for
children under 19 years. Call 2-1-1 (toll free).
Hanahoe Memorial Children’s Clinic
Serves low-income families, immigrants with
no health insurance. By appointment. 748-6471
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Van
For uninsured and underinsured adults and
children. Serves immigrants.
792-4120
Danbury Hospital Pediatric Health Center
Sliding fee scale for adults and children. Serves
immigrants.
791-5020
Connecticut’s Birth-to-Three Program
www.birth23.org For a FREE evaluation,
based on concerns, of your child’s growth and
development.
1-800-505-7000
Danbury Hospital Center for Child and
Adolescent Treatment Services (CCATS)
Mental health services for families. 830-6082
Danbury Hospital Urgent Care
For immediate, non-emergency, self-pay medical services.
739-7100
Family and Children’s Aid Offers a range of
counseling services for children 18 years and
younger and their parents.
748-5689
Danbury Public Schools Early Childhood
Program For children ages 3–5 who may have
difficulty listening, talking, playing, thinking,
moving, understanding, or learning. 797-4832
KIDHELP Crisis 24-Hour Hotline
Emergency psychiatric services for children
and families. Toll free
866-543-2774
Strengthening Families Program
Substance abuse prevention program for
higher-risk youth.
792-4515 or 743-4027
Other Organizations That
Serve Children & Families
DCF Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline
24 hours a day, 7 days a week 800-842-2288
Catholic Family Services of Danbury
Family support, parent education.
743-4412
Help with security deposits.
797-2564
Danbury Youth Services Provides positive
youth development programs.
748-2936
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury
Serves Hispanic Families.
798-2855
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury
Resources and information
731-5200
Domestic Violence 24-Hour Hotline 731-5206
Sexual Assault 24-Hour Hotline
731-5204
Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut
Youth programs, child care, summer camps.
Boughton Street Branch
744-1000
After-School Childcare Program
744-4890
ESCAPE to the Arts Free and/or affordable
fine arts programs for children.
794-1413
Meios de
Assistencia para
as Crianças e
Famílias de
Danbury
Pre-escolar (Jardim)
Para informação sobre vagas nas creches infantis de Danbury, ligue para Childcare Infoline,
numero 2-1-1 (bilingue), ou veja sua website:
www.infoline.org.
Danbury School Readiness Program (Programa
De Preparação Para a Escola) Oferece programas
infantis de alta qualidade, acessîveis e de bom precos.
791-1904.
Head Start Free: Programas de alta qualidade
para criancas de 3 e 4 anos de idade, que veem de
famîlias com baixa renda.
743-3993
Public Schools (Escolas
Publicas)
www.danbury.k12.ct.us
Superintendente de Educação de Danbury
Dr. Salvatore Pascarella
797-4701
Centro de Ingles para estrangeiros (E.S.L.) recepção
790-2849
Programa para crianças de 0 ate 3 anos 797-4832
Escolas Primarias:
Great Plain
797-4749
Hayestown
797-4771
King Street Intermediate
797-4761
King Street Primary
797-4744
Mill Ridge Intermediate
797-4722
Mill Ridge Primary
797-4781
Morris Street
797-4809
Park Avenue
797-4763
Pembroke
797-4751
Roberts Avenue
797-4740
Shelter Rock
797-4778
South Street
797-4789
Stadley Rough
797-4774
Middle Schools
Broadview
797-4861
Rogers Park
797-4881
Danbury High School
797-4800
Centro de Educação Alternativa
797-4786
Escola Tecnica Henry Abbot
797-4460
Centro de Recursos
da Comunidade
Para informação para adultos que gostariam de voltar
a estudar, Ingles para estrangeiros, centro para os pais
e creche escolar para as crianças (com programas
para depois do horario escolar), ligue para: 797-4733
One School Ridge Road
797-4733
Morris Street School
790-2682
Veja tambem:
■Infoline: www.infoline.com ou ligue 2-1-1 para
informação sobre servicos para a comunidade e para
intervenção em momentos de crises familiares.
■Comissão sobre o cuidado com a criança de
Connecticut: www.cga.ct.gov/coc
■Connecticut Parent Power: Um grupo de pais
que trabalham para que a primeira preocupação do
estado seja com a criança.
www.ct.parentpower.org
■CT Voices for Children: www.ctkidslink.org
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Publicado por
www.danburychildrenfirst.org
797-8088
Assistencia aos Pais
Danbury Children First, Inc. Providencia assistencia e informações para os pais com crianças de 0 a 8
anos de idade.
797-8088
Instituto de treinamento para os pais: oferece um
curso de treinamento de 20 semanas que habilita os
pais a se tornarem protetores de suas crianças.
797-8088
People Empowering People (PEP) Curso de 10
semanas que proporciona oportunidades para os pais
ganharem experiencia e habilidade.
Espanhol ou português
797-8088
Danbury Regional Child Advocacy Center Aulas
que ensinam formas de melhorar o seu desepenho
como pai/mãe. (gratuitas) visitas em casa. 748-4542
Families Network of Western Connecticut Visitas
a casa e assistencia para pessoas que se tornaram pais
recentemente.
791-8773
Grandparent Support Group Assistencia para avós
que criam os netos.
748-4542
Greater Danbury Child and Family Network Para
familias com crianças de ate 5 anos de idade (excepcionais)
791-8312
Moms Club of Danbury Assistencia para mães que
não trabalham fora.
798-2648
www.momsclub.org
Parenting Support Group Aprenda novas tecnicas
para superar os desafios que encontramos ao criar os
filhos.
748-5689 ramal 102
WeCAHR defendendo das direitas civis e humanas
das pessoas com incapacidades.
792-3540
Cidade de Danbury
Para acessar uma prestacao de services ou informar
sobre algumproblema ligue 3-1-1 (Linh da Cidade).
www.ci.danbury.ct.us
Prefeito: Mark D. Boughton
797-4511
HART/ Housatonic Area Regional Transit
(onibus) Informação e horarios
748-2034
Housing Authority Casas com precos á custo mínimo para familias com baixa renda (em Danbury)
744-2500
Welfare/Serviço Social
797-4569
Parks and Recreation Lazer, programas de verão
(para crianças), parques e natação (com desconto)
797-4632
Danbury Public Library (biblioteca) Estorias
infantis, ingles para estrangeiros e aulas em computação (para adultos)
797-4505
Legisladores
Website do estado de Connecticut
www.ct.gov
Senador David Cappiello
860-240-8875
email: [email protected]
Deputado Bob Godfrey District 10 800-842-1902
email: [email protected]
Deputada Janice Giegler District 138
860-240-8700 email: [email protected]
Deputado Joseph Taborsak District 109
800-842-8267 email: [email protected]
Deputado Jason Bartlett District 2
800-842-8267 email: [email protected]
Health/Behaviorial Health
(saude/comportamento)
HUSKY: Seguro de saude (gratuito ou a custo
minimo) para crianças de ate 19 anos. Chame
gratuitamente para 2-1-1.
Hanahoe Memorial Children’s Clinic: Trabalha
com familias de baixa renda e imigrantes sem seguro
de saude. Marque consulta.
748-6471
Wellness on Wheels (WOW) Consultorio médico
(em um carro) Atende a adultos e crianças (imigrantes).
791-4120
Centro Pediatrico (Danbury Hospital) Para adultos
e crianças (imigrantes). A custo minimo. 791-5020
Connecticut’s Birth to Three Program
www.birth23.org Consulta gratuita para medir o
crescimento e desenvolvimento de seu filho. 1-800505-7000
Danbury Hospital Center for Child and Adolescent Treatment Services (CCATS) Treatmento de
doenças mentais (para familias).
830-6082
Danbury Hospital Urgent Care: Para tratamento
imediato, (que nao seja caso de emergencia). Pago
pelo paciente.
739-7100
Family and Children’s Aid Oferece servicos de
mentor, conselheiro para crianças de ate18 anos de
idade e para pais.
797-5689
Danbury Public Schools Early Childhood Program Para crianças de 3 a 5 anos que tenha dificuldade em ouvir, falar, brincar, pensar, andar, entender
ou aprender.
797-4832
KIDHELP (Linha tefonica para pessoas em criseAberta 24 horas por dia) Emergencia psiquiatrica
para crianças e familias.
Acesso gratuito
(866) 543-2774
Strengthening Families Program Programa de
prevenção ao uso de drogas para o jovem (em alto
risco).
792-4515 ou 743-4027
Outras Organizações que
Prestam Serviços á Crianças e
Familias
DCF Child Abuse/Neglect Hotline Para crianças
que se sentem maltratadas e negligenciadas
24 horas por dias, 7 dias por semana 800-842-2288
Catholic Family Services of Danbury Assistencia e
educação para os pais
743-4412
Ajuda com depositos (fiança)
797-2564
Danbury Youth Services Proporciona á crianca um
desenvolvimenro positivo
748-2936
Hispanic Center of Greater Danbury Assistencia á
familias hispanicas
798-2855
Women’s Center of Greater Danbury Centro para
mulheres de Danbury e areas adjacentes
Recursos e informações: 731-5200 Violencia do lar
(atendimento 24 horas por dia): 731-5206 Molestamento sexual (atendimento 24 horas por dia):
731-5204
Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut Programas infantis creche, programas para o verão
Filial da Boughton Street
744-1000
Programa para depois do horario escolar 744-4890
ESCAPE to the Arts Programa de belas artes para
crianças (gratuito ou com decontos)
794-1413
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Resources for Danbury`s Children and Families