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Connecticut’s foster parents want to be able to tell judges and officials their thoughts about what’s best for the kids in their care, and they want to ensure that they’re heard elements of what they hope will become a “foster parents’ bill of rights” in new legislation.
Several foster parents spoke about the need for more of a voice, bias training and less turnover among caseworkers at the state Department of Children and Families at a public hearing of the Committee on Children on Thursday on Senate Bill 480, sponsored by Sen. Matt Lesser, D-Middletown.
Wallingford YMCA’s East Side pool to reopen for use on Monday- WALLINGFORD After months of renovation, the Wallingford Family YMCA’s East Side Natatorium & Lap Pool will be opening for public use starting Monday at 5 a.m.Sean Doherty, executive director, said members have been informed how to register for lap.
From therapy dogs to yoga, schools continue focus on mental health- Mental health continues to be a priority in area school districts as administrators implement programs and support services to help students and teachers. The Record-Journal talked with administrators from the Meriden, Southington and Cheshire school.