Special Reconvening City Council Meeting - May 18 2022

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City Council - May 18 2022

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Hartford to Host Tax Sale

On Thursday, June 23rd, the City of Hartford will host a tax sale for properties across the city.

The public auction will take place on Thursday, June 23rd, 9AM - 11AM at the Dunkin’ Donuts Park, 1214 Main Street, Hartford CT. Registration opens at 9:00 AM.

The full list of properties as well as the starting bids is available at www.cttaxsales.com.

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Free Covid-19 At Home Test Kits at Hartford Public Library

At-home COVID-19 tests and N95 masks provided by the City of Hartford will be available to city residents at six library locations during regular hours beginning Monday, April 11th.

Click Here for Library Locations & Hours(PDF, 361KB)

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Upcoming Covid-19 Vaccine Clinics

See a list of upcoming covid vaccine and testing clinics near you.

Click Here for Vaccine & Testing Clinic Flyers(PDF, 457KB)

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Families, Children, Youth and Recreation

a photo depicting some of the services offered by the department including children at play

The mission of the Department of Families, Children, Youth and Recreation is to ensure the well-being and success of all Hartford families. The department works toward that goal by promoting and providing high-quality early childhood education, youth development, workforce development, recreation, and other related programs. Getting and keeping young people on safe and productive paths is a core part of the City’s mission.

In an effort to support City residents during the COVID-19 pandemic, we are providing information on available resources and services. The directory will be updated regularly, so please check back often. For questions or assistance, please reach out to our DFCYR virtual Front Desk at 860.757.9595.

Department Head

Kimberly D. Oliver, MBA

A Yale University graduate with BA in Economics and MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Kim has professional experience in private and public sectors. She is active in several non-profit, community-based organizations, and nationally recognized for her work to improve the lives of children and families.

Early Learning

The City of Hartford has a longstanding commitment to early childhood education and interventions. It is the first municipality in the State to implement a citywide Early Childhood Blueprint and the only city to establish a department, endorsed by City Council, to oversee early childhood initiatives.

The Division performs day-to-day planning and coordination, serving as the lead entity to coordinate and implement early childhood policy and the City’s coordinated early childhood plan. Its responsibilities are to:

Implement early childhood policy coordinating early learning and development planning;
Unite early childhood programs and into a coordinated comprehensive citywide system;
Improve the quality of early childhood programs, increase teacher credentials, and strengthen the use of effective instructional practices through professional development and data-driven decision-making practices in order to ensure positive child outcomes;
Lead and/or participate on boards and commissions related to early childhood and;
Seek additional revenues

Early Learning Initiatives:

Youth Services

The Office for Youth Services includes the Youth Service Bureau for the City of Hartford and its multi-pronged capacity-building initiatives. Mandated by Connecticut General Statue section 10-19m, a Youth Service Bureau (YSB) is an agency operated directly by one or more municipalities that is designed for planning, evaluation, coordination, and implementation of a network of resources and opportunities for children, youth, and their families. In addition, YSBs are responsible for the provision of services and programs for all youth to develop positively and to function as responsible members of their communities.

Recreation and Family Services

The Office for Recreation and Family Services provides opportunities for “playful learning and growing” to the Hartford community. The office offers hands-on learning opportunities that promote physical activity and health and provides reliable, consistent support when youth ask for help at the City’s community and school centers.

MyRec

MyRec is a web-based recreation application for recreation facility reservation, membership, and activity registration. Click here to redirect you our site