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CERCLE @ctcercle
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Even after last year’s historic investment, the reality for many Connecticut families hasn’t changed: they’re still waiting for child care they can afford and access. ctnewsjunkie.com/2026/03/26/…

After $300M Child Care Investment in 2025, Connecticut Families Still Waiting As Lawmakers Push...

Lawmakers and advocates on Wednesday called for passage of Senate Bill 265, which would transfer $70 million from the state’s Federal Cuts Response Fund to the Office of Early Childhood before June...

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🎙️ Now live: #InsideVoices with Rep. Rosa DeLauro Child care costs are rising, budgets are tight, and policy decisions are hitting families in real time. We talk child care as infrastructure, the impact of the Child Tax Credit, and what families need next. 🎧 Listen everywhere
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At a Child Care for CT press conference at the Capitol calling to fund #Care4Kids, Georgia Goldburn (CERCLE/HOPE for New Haven) spoke to the reality of early care providers are facing. This isn’t just about funding. It’s about a promise. We MUST fund #Care4Kids
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🎉 A #CT first! Scholastic Renaissance LLC, led by Norma Stennett, is the first family child care program in CT to receive NAEYC Recognition, an important step toward national accreditation. Congrats to Ms. Norma a valued member of our CERCLE Collab community! #EarlyChildhood
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CERCLE COLLAB supports 38 early education providers across Fairfield, New Haven, and New London Counties with grant funding, bulk purchasing, professional development, and community resources. Learn more: relief@ctcercle.org
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This month, we released an Inside Voices episode featuring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s powerful sermon "Loving Your Enemies" alongside his historic "I Have A Dream" speech. These words are a blueprint for the work we do every day.
 🎧 Listen wherever you stream podcasts.
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When CERCLE members speak, decision-makers listen. $10 million in stabilization grants for child care providers is now on the table, following testimony from our members about the Care4Kids crisis. This is the power of showing up. More to come as the budget moves forward.
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Headlines about child care funding can feel alarming. This week's Inside Voices cuts through the noise. Host Georgia Goldburn breaks down flu season realities, what Minnesota's fraud story actually means for CT, and CERCLE's vision for 2026. 🎧 Link in bio
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Headlines about child care can feel overwhelming. This week on Inside Voices, we're cutting through the noise. This isn't about panic—it's about context, clarity, and what families and providers need to stay informed and supported.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
8 Dec 2025
🎙️ LIVE On Inside Voices at 11AM, we discuss: How do you become the teacher you needed? 📅  Listen today on WNHH at 11AM EST. Also available on all podcast platforms. Don't miss this conversation with Andrene Cross.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
6 Dec 2025
🎙️ New Inside Voices episode! 📅  LIVE on WNHH on Monday, 12/8 at 11AM EST. How do you become the teacher you needed? What do children need beyond academics? Don't miss this conversation with Andrene Cross-Rozario. Available on all podcast platforms.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
3 Dec 2025
Ready to transform early childhood education in Connecticut? CERCLE's workforce training combines 2,000 hours of hands-on experience with college credits and full certification. No experience needed—graduate job-ready. Subscribe for updates: heyor.ca/EdJ0GK
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CERCLE@ctcercle
28 Nov 2025
The reality of ICE enforcement lives in the fear families carry and the impossible choices when federal agents arrive. On Inside Voices, Georgia Goldburn and Dan Barrett (ACLU of CT) discuss what CT's Trust Act protects and what families can do now.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
27 Nov 2025
Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CERCLE! We're grateful for our educators, directors, providers, and the entire community that makes this work possible.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
19 Nov 2025
If we believe in Early Start, every child must get one. But for many families, that promise feels out of reach. In this episode, Georgia Goldburn spoke with Kim Harris and Tammy Robinson about the Care 4 Kids crisis. Listen: heyor.ca/bn1T0e #InsideVoices #EarlyStartCT
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CERCLE@ctcercle
4 Nov 2025
CT CERCLE was proud to join @ChristianCommunityAction's 'Homeless to Boldness' event! We connected with talented job seekers, celebrated stories of resilience, and witnessed an inspiring career fashion showcase. Together, we're creating pathways to opportunity in New Haven. 💫
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CERCLE@ctcercle
31 Oct 2025
Last Friday's Elevate & Innovate seminar was everything! Daycare professionals came together with Tyheim Clark (aka "The Childcare Whisperer") to talk about elevating their centers. The energy, insights, and connections were exactly what our community needed.
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CERCLE@ctcercle
24 Oct 2025
What's standing in the way of accessible child care for every family? Join us Oct 27 at 11 AM EST as we explore child care deserts, funding gaps, & policy changes needed for quality care access. 🎙️ WNHH 103.5 FM 📺 New Haven Independent YouTube 🎧 Stream later on all platforms
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CERCLE@ctcercle
23 Oct 2025
CERCLE now stands for Creating Equity and Resiliency for Childcare Leaders and Educators—reflecting our commitment to supporting the caregivers, educators, and families who shape our communities. Together, we're building a brighter future for all children. 💙
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CERCLE@ctcercle
22 Oct 2025
Tune in Monday 10/27 at 11am EST! Georgia Goldburn welcomes Jim Horan & Liz Fraser from LISC Connecticut to discuss equitable child care policies & community development. 📻 WNHH 103.5 FM 📺 New Haven Independent YouTube #InsideVoices #ChildCare #Connecticut
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