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Funding

In addition to our fundraising events and charitable donations, Enfield KITE receives funding from several exceptional organizations, including:

School Readiness Grant - Enfield Receives funding from the State of Connecticut to promote school readiness initiatives, including outreach to families.

Family Resource Center Grant - The Alcorn Family Resource Center began in 1998, with funding from the State of Connecticut and the Town of Enfield. It provides access within our community to a broad continuum of early childhood and family support services to foster the development of children and families.

William Caspar Graustein Memorial Fund, Discovery Grant Beginning in 2001 Enfield received a commitment from the WCGM Fund. The goal of the Discovery initiative is to provide early childhood care and education in our community.

National League of Cities - In 2005 Enfield was chosen as one of six cities across the United States as a Cities Supporting Families with Young Children technical assistance site.

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KITE is a collaborative effort aimed at enhancing early education and child care opportunities in the Town of Enfield, Connecticut. KITE is supported by the William Casper Graustein Memorial Fund Discovery Committee, the Enfield Connecticut CT School Readiness Council, and the National League of Cities Committee. KITE (Key Initiatives To Early Education) combines all of these organizations into one strong working collaborative. Goals of KITE Provide information and resources about early education and child development to families in Enfield Connecticut CT. Educate the community on the value of early learning. Empower families to maximize their child's readiness for school. Offer professional development for early education providers in our community.