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Announcing the 2012 Poster Contest

{CT Family Day} {CT Family Day} Save the Date:  September 9, 2012 (September 9, 2012 is the "official date," but Family Day events happen throughout the year) {CT Family Day} Family Day Events Planned Around the State: Things to do In Connecticut 52 Great CT getaways Visit New England - Fairs and Festivals List of 2012 Connecticut Fairs {CT Family Day} Past Family Day Posters 2010 Family Day Poster 2008 Posters designed by Students (Previous Contest Winners) Nicole Gagnon Maya Wilson Andrew Hooker Nicholas Satta Honorable Mention Posters Past Family Day Posters 1998-2007 Pictures of Past Family Day Banners {CT Family Day} Family Day Beliefs:   Families are the greatest natural resources to their children.  Families have primary responsibility for the well being of their children. Family support programs help families to successfully parent their children and should be available to all families who need assistance The development of children and their families is influenced by the culture, community and society in which they live. Families know their children best and raise them according to their history, beliefs, cultural background and the unique characteristics of their children Families are in the best position to know their own strengths and needs.  Building on the capacities of families helps them to raise healthy children. The challenges of parenthood change as children grow and family circumstances change.  Families may need different supports at difference stages of development Families are empowered to make good decisions when they have access to information about services, supports and resource.  When families make good choices and take action, they improve the well-being of their children, families and communities. All questions pertaining to CT Family Day should be directed to: Jackie Ford Department of Children & Families 505 Hudson Street Hartford, CT 06106 P:  860-550-6637 F: 860-566-7947 jacqueline.ford@ct.gov {CT Family Day}