We believe that every child deserves access to quality care, education, enrichment opportunities, healthy food, and stable housing. Data from a recent report, ALICE in Focus: Children, reveals that 42% of Connecticut children are experiencing financial insecurity at rates ranging from 13% in Fairfield, New Canaan, Wilton, Weston, and Easton to 86% in Bridgeport. These numbers reflect a pre-pandemic reality, making it likely that today, even more children are struggling.  

Programs targeting only those below the poverty line have historically overlooked a significant portion of Connecticut's children, leaving over 210,000 without access to essential support. This oversight disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic children in our state, with 72% and 67% respectively living in households that struggle to afford basic needs. By implementing strategic initiatives, we aim to rewrite this narrative for children throughout Coastal and Western Connecticut. Our holistic approach focuses on nurturing every aspect of a child's development, ensuring they grow up healthy, safe, supported, and challenged. Our goal is to provide every child with the opportunities they need to thrive.