Residents 5+, Sign Up to Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Fill out this form to let us know you're interested in getting the safe, effective vaccine through Hartford's Health Department. All residents 5+ are now eligible. We will call you to schedule your appointment.

Vaccine Interest Form

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January Indoor Mask Mandate Now In Effect For Hartford

In an effort to combat COVID-19 and the omicron variant surge, Mayor Luke Bronin announced that an indoor mask mandate will take effect in Hartford effective immediately through the end of Jan, 2022. The order includes exceptions for those with relevant medical conditions, those under the age of 2, those eating or drinking, and in certain circumstances inside private offices and office-buildings.

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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, 317KB)

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Citywide Holidays Observed

New Year's Day • Martin Luther King Jr. Day • Lincoln's Birthday • Washington's Birthday • Good Friday • Memorial Day • Independence Day • Labor Day • Indigenous People Day • Veteran's Day • Thanksgiving Day •
Christmas Day

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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.

HARTFORD YOUTH SERVICE CORPS 5TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY

The Hartford Opportunity Youth Collaborative Training and Employment Navigation Tool

Do you need help finding employment services? COMPLETE THIS BRIEF SURVEYrelating to your educational needs, career interests, and desired services. The Tool will then direct you to a list of programs and services tailored to your individual survey responses. If you have immediate basic needs that are unmet please click this link to visit the broader 211 portal at 211ct.org. For additional help in using this tool read our user guide or watch our tutorial.

"..Hey there Hartford Youth!

We need your feedback about Summer 2021, are you down to take this survey?

It's only a few questions."

Hartford SUMMER UNITY Youth Survey

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 goal of the Office for Early Learning is to provide day-to-day administrative leadership and serve as the lead entity to coordinate and implement Hartford’s early child learning and development initiative. The capacity of the Citywide system to provide high-quality early childhood experiences and family support services for young children and their families is consistently at the forefront of the Office.

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