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Connecticut Voices for Children

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A research and advocacy organization working in #CT and nationally to eradicate child poverty and advance family economic security. Join us in our fight for economic justice!

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialOct 10, 2026, 3:06 PM

#CT voters are sending a clear message: essential services need investment.

As families face rising costs and cuts to essential programs, we must ensure our state’s resources are working for the people who need them.

Read more from CT Mirror: heyor.ca/1Z7K39

@ctvoices.bsky.socialOct 6, 2026, 2:36 PM

Mark your calendars for our 26th Tax and Budget Forum!

On December 15, 2026, we’ll discuss how we can build a fair, equitable, and sustainable fiscal future for Connecticut’s children and families.

RSVP for this virtual statewide event: bit.ly/voicesbudget26

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 29, 2026, 2:16 PM

Have questions about your HUSKY Health coverage or need help with your redetermination application? The next Community Engagement HUB appointment date at the CT Association of School Based Health Centers in Hartford is October 14 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 24, 2026, 6:17 PM

The conversation around artificial intelligence has changed quickly.

As the technology advances, Connecticut must keep asking a fundamental question: What kind of future are we building for our children?

Read our report, Beyond the Algorithm, on ctvoices.org.

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 22, 2026, 9:34 PM

Immigrants are an essential part of Connecticut’s communities and economy.

Visit the Governor’s immigration resources for Know Your Rights information, family preparedness resources, and support available to Connecticut residents ➡️  heyor.ca/cA4Iki

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 18, 2026, 8:05 PM

Head Start has helped children and families thrive for 60+ years. Proposed federal changes could upend the quality standards that make it so effective. Use our public comment template to tell federal leaders why Head Start matters: bit.ly/4bAn9nk

#TogetherforHeadStart

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 17, 2026, 2:27 PM

Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the histories, cultures, traditions, and stories of Hispanic and Latine communities across CT We celebrate that diversity and the many ways Hispanic and Latine children, families, and communities continue to shape CT’s present and future.

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@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 8:02 PM

Connecticut workers are feeling the squeeze.

Read the full story from CT Public (heyor.ca/TgT2QV) and explore our report (heyor.ca/jt0mlg) to learn more about the challenges facing workers and the policies that can build a stronger future for #CT.

@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 10, 2026, 5:17 PM

Rules on paper are not enough. If police remain in our schools, we need strong training, clear boundaries, accountability, and protections that put students first.

Read "MOUs Across Connecticut," on ctvoices.org, to see what we found and what needs to change.

@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 8, 2026, 8:53 PM

As our Executive Director Emily Byrne told CT Mirror, “our economy isn’t the stock market.” Our economy is people.

Read the full article (heyor.ca/SFFd4N) and explore our report via ctvoices.org.

@ctvoices.bsky.socialSep 3, 2026, 6:08 PM

Weakening Head Start won’t solve our child care crisis. It risks making it worse. 📞 Contact your members of Congress and urge them to call on the HHS to rescind these proposed changes. Our children, families, and early childhood educators deserve investment, not rollbacks.

@ctvoices.bsky.socialAug 31, 2026, 5:14 PM

Read "The State of Working #CT" at ctvoices.org/publication/the-state-of-working-connecticut-2026-rising-unemployment-higher-prices-and-federal-cuts-to-public-benefits/

@ctvoices.bsky.socialAug 31, 2026, 5:14 PM

For decades, Connecticut's economy has grown more slowly than the nation. Now, workers and families are facing a new set of challenges on top of those long-term problems.

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