Investing in Home Visiting in Connecticut In summer 2021, the Connecticut State Department of Education and Gov. Ned Lamont launched the Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (LEAP) to address student absenteeism and disengagement from school due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Connecticut funded the initiative with $10.7 million from the state’s American Rescue Plan funds. To start the initiative, the Connecticut State Department of Education partnered with Attendance Works, a national organization dedicated to improving policies and practices related to student attendance. Attendance Works played a role in co-designing the home visitation model and assisted with the creation and initial delivery of professional training to prepare LEAP home visitors. As a result, a Connecticut Home Visit Hub has been established to provide training to all districts in Connecticut and interested districts in other states. Download PDF Filed under:Middle Childhood, Youth, Young Adults, Advocates/Intermediaries, Funders, Policymakers/Agency Leaders, Publication, American Rescue Plan, Federal Funding More Resources Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund. Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed. Updates and Events News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Close Share it! Share on Facebook Share on X Share on LinkedIn Click to copy URL Link Copied!
Video 2022 Ballot Measure Allows Whatcom County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu talks about the county's Healthy Children’s Fund.
Video Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed Two career youth workers share their perspectives for helping young people succeed.
News May 15, 2024 Visit to Denver Preschool Program Energizes Existing and Future Leaders of Voter-Approved Children’s Funds
Interview May 8, 2024 2022 Ballot Measure Allows County to Play Greater Role in Supporting Children and Families, Says Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu
Interview March 21, 2024 Madison Youth Workers Say We Must Invest in Kids’ Curiosity to Help Them Succeed