CPAC Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities;
Empowering and Educating Families

Event Details

Manchester Early Childhood Fair

Sponsoring Organization: Manchester Early Childhood Collaborative (MECC)
Saturday, February 21, 2026
9:00 AM to 12:0P PM
This is a no cost event.

Join the HELLO Lab and various daycares and preschools for Manchester's Early Childhood Fair, and learn about the different programs, services, recreation, and local resources available for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children up to age 8.

This event is free and open to the public. Please enter at Brookfield Street. We welcome families of children aged between 1 and 3 years old to participate in our play session study on the day of. Participation will be compensated and families will receive free assessment of their child's language development. Any questions can be directed to [email protected].

> Register for event
> View event flyer

February

Feb
23
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
Details
Feb
23
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar: Evaluations
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Details
Feb
25
Mentor Momentum!
6:00pm
Details
Feb
28
Parent Conference
9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Details

March

Mar
2
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
Details
Mar
12
CT Transition Community of Practice
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Details
Mar
15
Stepping Into School: Parent Tools for Readiness
10:00am to 3:00PM
Details
Mar
18
PART THREE: Your Family’s Emotional Superpower
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Details
Mar
18
PARTE TRES: El superpoder emocional de tu familia
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Details

CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners

A collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPS

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.