New Name for 3Rs Partnership, Same Dedication to Danbury's Children

Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership, formerly known as the 3Rs of Early Childhood, has been working together for seven years to identify the needs of Danbury's children in order to address the challenges many of Danbury's children face.

 “We changed the name to better reflect the work we do,” said Juleen Flanigan , the Partnership's Co-Chair and the Executive Director of Early Childhood Services at Education Connection. “Our goal remains the same; all Danbury children aged birth through eight are healthy and ready for school and lifelong learning.”

 “We focus on the early years, because they provide the foundation for all future learning. We recognize that a child's health and emotional well-being are as important to school success as knowing your ABCs,” Flanigan added.

 “All of us, as a community, need to make this a priority,” said Linda Kosko, Partnership co-chair and Executive Director of Danbury Children First. “Danbury's future depends on a healthy, well educated workforce.”  

Members of the Partnership include the City of Danbury, Danbury Public Schools, the EDUCATION CONNECTION and the United Way of Western Connecticut, among many others.