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Lavielle, who represents Norwalk, Westport and Wilton and is the ranking member of the General Assembly’s Education Committee, received the award, which was presented by Executive Director Marilyn Calderón and Steering Committee Chair George Hensinger, at CT Parent Power’s annual gala earlier this month.
“Rep. Lavielle is an unwavering leader and advocate for all children of diverse backgrounds from every place and space in our Connecticut communities,” Calderón said. “She understands how critical early childhood education is for future success, and she is culturally sensitive to the various barriers many children face, particularly in our urban areas, to obtaining quality educational, health, and social services during the earliest years of life. She listens attentively to parents’ verbal and non-verbal concerns, as she works hand in hand with CT Parent Power, as an exemplary resource and mobilizing partner for change that our CTPP family is grateful for regarding her tireless equitable work.”
CT Parent Power is a parent-led organization that helps parents take an active role in policy related to children's issues. It helps parents become informed and ready to advocate for children by providing them accurate information, as well as training on how and when to take action with people statewide who are ready to protect and benefit children
“CT Parent Power plays an active and important role in keeping the state focused on the importance of early childhood services as a preventive process,” Lavielle said. “It’s critical for every child during his or her earliest years to acquire a solid foundation for good health, emotional well-being, and lifelong learning. I thank CT Parent Power for its focus on young children, and for its work in involving parents more intentionally in the key policy issues in this area. I am honored to be recognized by this important and dedicated parent lead organization that has proven to be efficient and effective for all families across our state.”
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