Our Mission

The Department of Families, Children, Youth, & Recreation serves Hartford's community by promoting the safety, permanency and well-being of its children, youth and families.
Unprecedented results will be achieved by maximizing existing resources, setting and enforcing policies, building new partnerships, optimizing funding and providing high-quality services.

Our Vision

Every child, youngster and adult will experience success within strong and caring communities, families and neighborhoods.
Quality of life is enhanced through the provision of diverse recreational, environmental, cultural, educational, and leisurely opportunities.
This vision is guided by the belief that decisions and actions affecting children today will determine the quality of lives tomorrow.
José Colón-Rivas, Ph.D. Director

We strive to provide excellent service to our community. We value professionalism, communication, respect, and integrity and we commit ourselves to: (read more..)

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 Office For Young Children Initiative

Health Programming:

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Access to Affordable Early childhood Programs:

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Early Care and Educational Providers Professional Development:

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Child Progress Protocol:

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Early childhood Data Collection System:

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