Families, Children, Youth and Recreation

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. 

• Overview
• City of Hartford Early Learning Centers
• Hartford Family Child Care Network
• Hartford Talks

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. 

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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. 

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