Introducing Stafford's Local Governance Partner (LGP)
The Stafford Springs LGP is a critical component in the Office of Early Childhood's vision for Connecticut’s early childhood system. LGPs will act as the community’s early childhood hub and focus on building trusted partnerships with families, providers, and our broader community. The LGP will also be a place for families and community members to get involved in shaping a plan for their community’s approach to supporting the holistic needs of families and children birth to five years old.
How will the Stafford LGP support you?
Engage Families
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Support by a Parent Ambassador who will act as a trusted partner to Liaisons to bring family voice into all aspects of the LGP
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Develop family-centered programming and help families navigate the early childhood systems
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Create intentional space for families at Community Table meetings by scheduling with parent availability in mind and creating agendas that prioritize family engagement
Engage Providers
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Visit Early Start CT programs twice a year to support quality and assure compliance using a standardized template designed by OEC with input from the field
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Connect providers to existing OEC resources, including quality improvement and professional development
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Fund professional development opportunities not currently offered by OEC, to meet the unique needs of providers and the community
Engage the Broader Community
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Convene stakeholders at least six times over the year through Community Table meetings or other activities to share updates, discuss challenges, form partnerships to take collaborative action on identified need, and celebrate wins
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Complete OEC’s Local Needs Assessment with support from OEC and national consultants
CTOEC. (2026, October 11). Early Start CT Local Governance Partners. Early Start CT Local Governance Partners - Connecticut Office of Early Childhood
EMPOWERING CHILDREN
Stafford Childhood Collaborative is dedicated to empowering children and building a brighter future for the next generation.
Through our collaborative efforts and initiatives, we aim to provide comprehensive support to children of all ages in Stafford, ensuring that they have access to the resources and opportunities they need to thrive.
JOIN US
Attend one of our meetings and make a difference in the lives of children in Stafford. Your participation helps us as we work together to create impactful experiences for children and their families.
