My First 8 Years is a website set up by The Valley Early Childhood Regional Council (VECRC) as a resource linking the community to family services in the area, news, events and information on child development. We also have a Community Blog written by members of our community who work with our children.

VECRC meetings are open to all that are interested in working towards providing the best for our children and families! If interested in attending, please contact Ayanna - awilliams@teaminc.org or Krista-  kgambino@ansonia.org

Upcoming VECRC meetings:   
Monday, May 4, 2020                                            
TEAM                                                                               
30 Elizabeth Street. Derby, CT                                   
9:00-11:00 am                                                                   
                                Our Mission Statement
To support the Valley Community as a leader in early childhood development and family engagement in an effort to ensure all Valley children are prepared socially and developmentally to thrive in school

We want you to get involved!
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Parents: speak on behalf of your children by  attending a Valley Early Childhood Regional Council meeting and join us directly in the planning process. We want to hear from you on what you feel are important issues in your family.  
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Providers: help us with identification and integration of resources and services from the community to benefit parents and children. 
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Business Owners or Community Residents: become community champions and promote the goals and work of the Valley Early Childhood Regional Council. Help us build a strong community by showing support for schools and families through promoting our work in early education, health and family issues. 
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        https://m.facebook.com/Valley-Early-Childhood-Regional-Council-701352096964268/


If you would like to get involved or find out more information, please contact us at awilliams@teaminc.org or kgambino@ansonia.org