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{CT Family Day}
Family Day Beliefs:
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Families are the greatest natural resources to their children. Families have primary responsibility for the well being of their children.
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Family support programs help families to successfully parent their children and should be available to all families who need assistance
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The development of children and their families is influenced by the culture, community and society in which they live.
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Families know their children best and raise them according to their history, beliefs, cultural background and the unique characteristics of their children
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Families are in the best position to know their own strengths and needs. Building on the capacities of families helps them to raise healthy children.
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The challenges of parenthood change as children grow and family circumstances change. Families may need different supports at difference stages of development
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Families are empowered to make good decisions when they have access to information about services, supports and resource. When families make good choices and take action, they improve the well-being of their children, families and communities.
All questions pertaining to CT Family Day should be directed to:
DeAnna Lia
Department of Children & Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
P: 860-550-6637
F: 860-566-7947
deanna.lia@ct.gov |
