TEAM's 17th annual Men Who Cook slated at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Friends, TEAM's annual fundraiser, Men Who Cook, is coming soon!

Join us for a fun night of all-you-can-eat food, drinks including local craft beer & wine, raffles, music and entertainment. Our friend Chaz from Chaz and AJ will be our guest emcee!

This fundraiser supports TEAM's vital work in our community from our diaper bank & childcare, to home heating assistance, housing & food support programs, job & employment training, services for older adults including Meals on Wheels, and so much more!

Your fun night out can make a BIG difference for thousands across our region.

The event will be held from 6-10 p.m. May 3 at Warsaw Park, 119 Pulaski Highway, Ansonia.

Tickets here: https://givebutter.com/mwc25

Save the date: TEAM slates Men Who Cook at Warsaw Park in Ansonia

Friends - we are excited to announce that Men Who Cook will be back for the first time since 2019! 

This long-standing event brings our community together over good food, drinks, dancing, raffles, and more. 

We look forward to highlighting our wonderful volunteer chefs, as well as the numerous programs TEAM runs to better the lives of individuals and families in our region, including Meals on Wheels, housing and food support programs, childcare, our Diaper Bank, medical transportation, income tax assistance, and so much more.
Tickets are on sale, and sponsorship opportunities are available. 

See further details at https://teaminc.org/men-who-cook/

More information to come! 

This is shared from TEAM's Facebook page.

Slots still available at Abundance of Joy Learning Center in Ansonia

Shared from Director Leslie Youngblood's Facebook page:

"We are still enrolling! Call 475-777-5901 or email us at Abundancejoy199@gmail.com. Care4kids accepted. A full range of programs.

"One stop for all ages of children. We are on the Ansonia bus line! Please share!!!"

Abundance of Joy Learning Center is located at 195 N. Main St., Ansonia, rear building.

Rochelle's autism bill receives bipartisan support in the House

State Rep. Kara Rochelle

HARTFORD - Legislation proposed by state Rep. Kara Rochelle, D-Ansonia, received unanimous bipartisan approval Wednesday by the House of Representatives. 

H.B. 6184, An Act Concerning Access to Information on Early Childhood Interventions, will next be voted on by the Senate. 

The bill will require: (1) the Office of Early Childhood to develop a document concerning developmental milestones experienced by children from birth to age five and information on how to access the Child Development Infoline; and (2) child care centers, group child care homes, and family child care homes to post copies of such document on the premises of such centers and homes in a prominent location for parents or guardians to see regularly.

“Signs of autism are often present as early as 18 months of age and early intervention can make a big difference for children on the spectrum,” Rochelle said. “I was focused on creating a bill that will foster awareness amongst child care providers and parents about early childhood developmental milestones and what to do if a child is struggling to hit milestones. The first step to getting a child help is knowledge.” 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 in 59 children was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder in 2018. 

“I heard concerns from our local educators that more children must be evaluated for early intervention earlier than kindergarten," Rochelle said. "It is scientifically shown that the earlier the intervention the better the outcome for children with autism and other developmental delays.

"Thank you to all my legislative colleagues and advocates who helped this bill move forward.”  

This is a press release from Rochelle's office.

Seymour Ambulance Association slates Safe Sitter classes

Seymour Ambulance to offer safety class for children

*Sharing this information from the Facebook page of the Office of the Seymour First Selectman.

Griffin Hospital in Derby to offer babysitting course

DERBY - Griffin Hospital’s Community Outreach and Parish Nurse Program is offering a course to help babysitters be more prepared from 4-8 p.m. June 22 at Griffin Hospital, 130 Division St.

The Safe Sitter Program teaches the basics of being a skilled babysitter, including first aid, CPR, childhood behaviors, babysitting as a business, and what to do in emergencies.

Participants must be at least 12 years old. Cost is $30 per person.

The registration deadline is June 15. 

To sign up or for more information, contact Cathi Kellett at 203-732-1337 or ckellett@griffinhealth.org.

This is a press release from Griffin Hospital.

Parent university scheduled in Derby

* Sharing this from the Valley Council for Health & Human Services' Facebook page.

New preschool opens in downtown Ansonia

Pictured from left, Ansonia Alderman Lorie Vaccaro, Caroline Ruiz, Founder and Executive Director of Creative Minds Academy, and Ansonia Mayor David S. Cassetti at the grand opening of Creative Minds Academy, Child Care and Preschool, 375 Main St., Suite B in Ansonia./ Contributed photo

ANSONIA -  “I am pleased to announce the opening of Creative Minds Academy,” Cassetti said in a release Wednesday. “I welcome them to Ansonia. They are providing a much needed service for our residents and others and I know they will be successful," he said. "I encourage visitors to come in and tour the facility. It’s impressive.”

The new facility will offer child care and preschool services. It will be open seven days a week Monday-Friday 6:30 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m.-10:30 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Hourly drop in care is offered.  
They are licensed for 33 children and serve children from six weeks to 12 years old (Under 3, Preschool and school age).


This is a press release from the mayor's office.