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Connecticut Cradle to Career Coalition

Working Collaboratively Towards Economic Mobility in Connecticut

Each of the five CT Cradle to Career (C2C) teams follows the evidence-based national model from StriveTogether, a network of 70 communities across the country. Locally, the C2Cs convene partners, including schools, city government, non-profits, local businesses, community members, families, and youth, to identify and implement data-informed strategies that ensure children have the access and opportunity to succeed in education, career, and life.  


At the same time, it is clear that there are issues, policies, and systems beyond the control of local leaders. Through support from StriveTogether, we have built this CT C2C Coalition to share learnings, practices, and data; to educate and train youth and community members on civic engagement; and to identify and act on shared policy interests and solutions across the communities. In partnership with local C2C leaders, our policy and advocacy subcommittee, comprised of youth, community members, and partner organization representatives from all five communities, has developed a state-wide policy agenda that supports the success of children in CT while actively engaging in the work of the C2Cs.

coalition members

Brdigeport Prospers

The Danbury Collective

Our mission is to advance equitable change and promote the well-being of Bridgeport's children, youth, and families through authentic partnerships with civic community, organizational leaders, and initiatives like c2cs.

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The Danbury Collective

The Danbury Collective

The Danbury Collective is a c2cs initiative that embodies a cradle-to-career approach, serving as a community-led effort dedicated to ensuring that all children and families in Danbury have full and equal access to opportunities for success in life.

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Norwalk logo with green and black text.

Norwalk ACTS

We are a non-profit, cross-sector cradle to career partnership (c2cs). Our collaboration includes over 200 community and civic leaders, educators, organizations, and individuals who are dedicated to achieving collective impact and fulfilling our mission.

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Stamford Cradle to Career

Stamford Cradle to Career (SC2C) is dedicated to ensuring that ALL Stamford children succeed in education, career, and life. We strive for equity and excellence for every child, from cradle to career. As a part of the c2cs initiative, Stamford Cradle to Career operates as a community-wide partnership with over 60 active members, aligning 

Stamford Cradle to Career (SC2C) is dedicated to ensuring that ALL Stamford children succeed in education, career, and life. We strive for equity and excellence for every child, from cradle to career. As a part of the c2cs initiative, Stamford Cradle to Career operates as a community-wide partnership with over 60 active members, aligning resources to measurably improve the lives of Stamford children.

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Waterbury Bridge to Success

BTS is a cross-sector partnership of over 90 community and civic leaders, educators, and organizations, including c2cs. We work collectively to achieve equitable change by empowering Waterbury’s children, youth, and families to be successful in school, career, and life.

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United Way of Coastal and Western CT

United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC) is committed to building our community into a place where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. We prioritize and leverage our strong partnership with the community, including initiatives like c2cs, to ensure our work is improving lives and creating a future of greater inclusion and equity.

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our leadership

Katerina Vlahos

Anavivian Escalante

Melissa Hannequin

Executive Director of Bridgeport Prospers

katerina.vlahos@unitedwaycwc.org

Melissa Hannequin

Anavivian Escalante

Melissa Hannequin

Executive Director of Danbury Collective Impact

melissa.hannequin@unitedwaycwc.org

Anavivian Escalante

Anavivian Escalante

Anavivian Escalante

Chief Executive Officer of Norwalk Acts

aescalante@norwalkacts.org

Edith Presley

Althea Marshall Brooks

Anavivian Escalante

President of Stamford Cradle to Career 

edith.presley@unitedwaycwc.org

Althea Marshall Brooks

Althea Marshall Brooks

Althea Marshall Brooks

Executive Director of Waterbury Bridge to Success 

abrooks@waterburybts.org

Isabel Almeida

Althea Marshall Brooks

Althea Marshall Brooks

President and CEO of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut (UWCWC)

isabel.almeida@unitedwaycwc.org

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