All Connecticut children can reach their full potential when we embrace diverse identities and remove barriers to well-being.
Our Priorities
Connecticut Voices For Children
Our Mission
We promote the well-being of all of Connecticut’s children and families by identifying and advocating for strategic public investments and wise public policies.
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Thriving Children & Families
Children do well when families do well. Connecticut Voices advocates for solutions that build healthy children and families, such as integrated community health services, prevention-focused programs, and the elimination of policies and practices that unjustly punish Black and Brown children and families.
Educational Excellence
All children in Connecticut deserve access to a high-quality education that supports their development from birth through college and career. Connecticut Voices supports educational policies and practices that reduce the predictability of student outcomes based on race and other demographics.
Fiscal Policy & Economic Inclusion
Budgets are a clear reflection of what and who we value as a state. Connecticut Voices identifies investments in children as the primary budget priority but we also advocate for a fair and adequate tax system that supports state budget investments in the well-being of families and promotes inclusive growth within our state’s economy.
Advancing Equity & Opportunity
Connecticut Voices identifies children and families most at risk and advocates for research-based policies that advance equity and opportunity regardless of race, ethnicity, geography, or family structure.
Connecticut Voices for Children Report - December 10, 2019
Connecticut Voices for Children Study Finds Self-Advocacy is a Crucial Skill, Linked to Improved Outcomes for Youth in State Care
Connecticut Voices for Children released a report that examined the importance of supporting self-advocacy skills for youth in the care of the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF). After conducting extensive research using interviews, focus groups and surveys, the study finds evidence that youth in State care are more likely to fall behind on a number of metrics including education, housing, and college persistence. In response to these findings, Voices has developed recommendations that focus on changes to policy, programs, and employment practices as well as modifications in State law and funding to support these modifications. By establishing strong self-advocacy skills, Connecticut’s youth in care will be better prepared to address the challenges of being in care and have more confidence to strive towards their goals for the future.
Download The Press Release Download The Executive Summary Download The ReportCT Voices partners with The Narrative Project, a communications consultancy. Press inquiries on this report should be directed to The Narrative Project via email at media@narrative-project.com or telephone at 203-913-5008
Connecticut Voices for Children Report - October 30, 2019
Census 2020: Lack of State Funding Raises Risk of an Inaccurate 2020 Census Count
Connecticut Voices for Children released a report entitled ‘Census 2020: Lack of State Funding Raises Risk of an Inaccurate 2020 Census Count’ that reveals the likelihood and heightened risks of an inaccurate count during the 2020 Census. In response to these findings, CT Voices is urging state leaders to prioritize statewide planning and investment in Census outreach and education to ensure our state isn’t impacted by the far-reaching consequences of an undercount to residents, state and local governments, dozens of federal and state programs and benefits, as well as Connecticut’s democracy and economy.
Download The Press Release Download The ReportCT Voices partners with The Narrative Project, a communications consultancy. Press inquiries on this report should be directed to The Narrative Project via email at media@narrative-project.com or telephone at 203-913-5008
Advocacy, News & Events
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In conjunction with our study, we are hosting our 9th annual Youth at the Capitol Day. Stayed tuned for updates throughout the day as we hear from youth in DCF care, advocates, & legislators discussing resources for self-advocacy. #YACD #FindingYourVoice
