Hartford Foundation Funding Several Summer Youth Programs

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving

HARTFORD, CT — A giving foundation based in Connecticut's capital city has recently released more than $772,000 in grants to help area children enjoy various summer programs this summer.

A common issue for many parents and children is finding affordable, good care for their children once school is out.

But, this summer, more than 6,200 school-age children and youth in the City of Hartford and individuals with disabilities across Greater Hartford will enjoy free and reduced-cost summer learning programs.

This is courtesy of $772,567 in grants from the Hartford Foundation for Public Giving.

According to the foundation, the grants will support 32 programs, including enrichment, tutorial, and counselor-in-training programs.

Many of these opportunities run four to eight weeks, with shorter sessions available.

Foundation grants support summer programs serving approximately 5,800 Hartford youth and more than 400 individuals of all ages with disabilities throughout Greater Hartford.

The programs provide young people with an opportunity to explore new environments, learn new skills, and make new friends while offering overall positive, out-of-school structured activities.

“For many years, the Hartford Foundation has recognized the value in investing in summer learning programs,” said Hartford Foundation Senior Community Impact Officer Kate Piotrowski.

“They provide thousands of families with the opportunity to ensure that their children have a safe and enriching experience while allowing parents and caregivers to continue working. Summer programs also offer older youth with paid employment and skill-building opportunities to enhance their academic, social, and emotional well-being.”

To assist families in applying for summer programs, the foundation supports the Connecticut Afterschool Network’s 2024 Summer Program Directory, which is at ctyouthdirectory.org.

For more information on the summer programs receiving funding from the foundation, click on this link.