Join us for family-friendly workshops, community events, and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together. Our events are always completely FREE for our communities. Check back often for new events and updates. We also post on our social media, so be sure to follow us:
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Oct
14
Positive Solutions for Families – in person
Join us for a free 7-session parenting series designed for parents, grandparents, guardians, and other caregivers of children ages 5 and younger. Learn practical, positive strategies to support young children’s feelings, behavior, social-emotional development, and relationships. Each family will receive a FREE Tucker the Turtle Family At-Home Kit, valued at over $50!
Child care is available for children ages 2 and older. Refreshments provided.
9:30am @ Putnam High School
October
20
Community Table – in person
Join NECC for a Community Table Conversation as we share our proposed community plan to support children, families, and childcare providers across Northeast Connecticut and help us shape what comes next! ALL voices welcome!
RSVP by October 9
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year and provide a relaxed, supportive space to problem-solve, share ideas, and take meaningful action together. Dinner is provided, and on-site childcare is available for children ages 2 and up, so parents can participate fully and comfortably.
5-7:00pm @ Thompson Public Schools Admin Bldg
Oct
25
Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors, it’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. We provide some light snacks and a non-judgemental space to help build your village.
For the fall, we are offering free children’s books, and a raffle for Walmart gift cards! (must attend event to be eligible)
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required as space is limited.
2-3pm @ Hale YMCA
Nov
22
Parent Social – in person
Our monthly parent socials are held the 4th Sunday of the month (except for holiday weekends). Hosted by our Parent Ambassadors, it’s a low-key space to chat, connect, and just be around other parents who get it. We provide some light snacks and a non-judgemental space to help build your village.
For the fall, we are offering free children’s books, and a raffle for Walmart gift cards! (must attend event to be eligible)
Kids welcome, but must be supervised. Registration is required as space is limited.
2-3pm @ Hale YMCA
2027
April
28
Community Table – in person
Community Table stakeholders come together to network, share resources, problem-solve, and take action on local needs. Membership is open to all community stakeholders, such as childcare providers, parents, caregivers, agencies, organizations, businesses, educators, schools, & local officials, who have an interest in early childhood and working together on the mission of the NECC.
Meetings are held 2-3 times per year and provide a relaxed, supportive space to problem-solve, share ideas, and take meaningful action together. Dinner is provided, and on-site childcare is available for children ages 2 and up, so parents can participate fully and comfortably.
More into to come..
5-7:00pm in Sterling
