IMAGINE. ALL PARENTS, CAREGIVERS AND EDUCATORS, SUPPORTED WITH INSIGHT AND TOOLS SO THEIR CHILDREN CAN GET A CHANCE AT A STRONG START.
Join us as Women United advocates for Greater New Haven children through the Strong Starts for Children fundraiser!
Strong Starts for Children supports the work of the Secure Start Initiative which equips United Way’s network of community partners to offer parents and caregivers resources and education to help them effectively support their children, using an early attachment curriculum called Circle of Security Parenting.
Through this initiative, parents feel empowered by clear tools and strategies to meet their children’s needs with kindness and confidence, establishing strong attachments that are critical for optimal development and lifelong success.
THE OUTCOMES? NEARLY 100% OF SURVEY RESPONDENTS SAID THEY WOULD RECOMMEND SOMEONE TO THE PROGRAM.
In 2025, 204 parents, educators, and caregivers participated, and 1,194 children were impacted.
Participants reported:
- 35% increase in stress reduction
- 39% increase in confidence meeting needs
- 38% increase in providing comfort
- 41% increase in the ability to step back and reflect
“This program helped me improve my relationship with my children and understand many things better.” – Secure Start Parent
“It was an amazing experience, very informative and helpful for parenting.” Secure Start Parent
To support the Strong Starts Fundraiser, visit the STRONG STARTS DONATION PAGE
- Develop healthy relationships with peers, teachers, and caregivers
- Learn effective methods of managing their emotions
- Be prepared for a brighter academic future
- Be successful life-long learners
We met great success in our fundraising efforts last year and hundreds of children were impacted. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 to support hundreds more children. We can do this together for Greater New Haven children!
WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
- Personal giving (payroll deduction, onetime gifts, and above and beyond gifts)
- Peer to peer fundraising (set up a page to inspire support for this important program)
- Sponsorships from your employer, professional groups, sororities, alumni groups, etc.
GET INVOLVED!
CLICK HERE for the fundraiser page where you can set up a personal fundraiser campaign page and more!
Thank you for giving Greater New Haven’s children a strong start!
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Have a question? Would you like to learn more?
Contact our Senior Development Director, Maria Angelita Gomez, at magomez@uwgnh.org or (203) 691-4223.
