United Way of Western Connecticut (UWWC) in conjunction with Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership is proud to announce a fun and informative early childhood fair, Off to a Great Start! on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Rogers Park Middle School, 21 Memorial Drive, Danbury, CT from 11 am to 2 pm. This event is FREE and open to the public for parents of young children.
Families will be able to gather information on preschools, programs and services for families, and other learning opportunities for young children. There will also be a FREE book giveaway, featuring a selection of books for preschoolers to middle-grade readers.
Fun, free entertainment will be provided by Animal Embassy, providing children of all ages opportunities to come face-to-face with interesting animals. There will also be story time—complete with a visit from Clifford the Big Red Dog. The first 100 families to attend will receive a free goodie bag.
Danbury has embarked on a multi-year journey to explore ways to improve our future by focusing on children's early years: Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership. Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership includes parents, healthcare providers, schools, early childhood care and education providers, and businesses, aligned around one common goal: All Danbury children ages birth through eight are healthy and ready for school and lifelong learning. UWWC serves as the backbone organization for Danbury’s Promise for Children Partnership.
For more information about this event, please contact Megan Chrysler at 203-826-8279 or email at megan.chrysler@uwwesternct.org