ALICE Advocate - March 9, 2026 Edition

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Connecticut Cradle to Career Coalition Hosts First Legislative Briefing  

Last week, the CT Cradle to Career Coalition hosted its first Legislative Briefing at the State Capitol, bringing together leaders from cradle-to-career partnerships in Stamford Cradle to Career, Bridgeport Prospers Cradle to Career, Danbury Collective, Norwalk ACTS, and Waterbury Bridge to Success (BTS) Community Partnership, along with parents, youth, and community advocates. 

The briefing highlighted the importance of aligning early childhood, K–12 education, workforce pathways, housing stability, and family economic security to strengthen economic mobility for children and families across Connecticut. We were also honored to welcome Jennifer Saenz, Director of State Policy at StriveTogether, who joined the conversation on how local place-based partnerships connect to national efforts advancing opportunity. 

If you missed the briefing, you can watch the recording here.

 

ACTION ALERTS 

Join us for Advocacy Days in Hartford! No prior experience required—just a willingness to speak up. For more details email tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org 

  • School Meals for All CT – March 17 10 am – 1 pm - Kick off advocacy day with a healthy breakfast and share with legislators why every child deserves nutritious school meals. 
  • CT Child Tax Credit Coalition – March 18 + 25, April 1: Sign Up 
  • CT Food as Medicine Alliance Forum – March 25 12-2 pm 
  • End Child Poverty Now – March 19 11 am – 2 pm 
  • CT Early Childhood Alliance – April 8 9 am – 5 pm: RSVP HERE

Child Tax Credit Update– Hearing: Friday, February 27 at 11:00 am 

🎉 Thank you all for speaking out before the Finance and Children’s Committees. The demand for a CT Child Tax Credit is clear: More than 200 written letters of support and so many passionate speakers sharing live testimony helped advance two important bills.  

The breadth and volume of testimony were impressive. Let’s keep the momentum going!  

Join us for a CT CTC Lobby Day March 18th, 25th, April 1st: Sign Up Today
 

EVENTS 

School and State Finance Project: 2026 Legislative Webinar Series
Feb 23 – April 6, 6 PM, Zoom 

Join the School and State Finance Project for a series of webinars to learn what to expect during the legislative session, how to engage with legislators, and how to lead in your community. Selected portions will be recorded and shared. 📝 Sign up today.

Constitutional Dialogue with Deputy Majority Leader Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox
Thursday, March 12, 2026, 7–8 PM (In Person), William J. Ehlers Meeting Room, Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe

Engage directly with State Senator Sujata Gadkar-Wilcox on the future of our founding principles and the health of our democracy. We’ll explore key questions shaping our era, including constitutional values, government interpretation, and how to respond to strains on our system. 

📝 Register today under “Programs” to secure your spot.

Child Care For CT Community Engagement Meeting 
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 6:30–8:00 PM (Zoom) 
 

Join Child Care For CT for a monthly conversation on Connecticut’s child care system. Parents, providers, and advocates will explore solutions, share updates, and plan actions to push policymakers to invest in and transform child care. 📝 Join here.  

 

UPDATES FROM HARTFORD

All press events and sessions can be viewed on CT-N or each Committee’s YouTube channel.
Full CT CGA calendar is available online here. 

Tuesday, March 10

Wednesday, March 11

Thursday, March 12

NEWS & RESOURCES 

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Have questions? Visit www.unitedwaycwc.org/advocate or contact Tida Infahsaeng at tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org.