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Your Partner in Early Childhood Success

Welcome to Bright Start Connect by FLIPA! We're here to help infants and young children grow and thrive by supporting their parents, caregivers, and the professionals who assist their families. Bright Start Connect offers free resources and services to ensure every child gets the best start in life. Based in Upstate New York, our goal is to support families and caregivers every step of the way.

  

Support for Every Step of Your Child's Growth

For Caregivers

If you need extra help, we offer online resources, training, virtual and live groups for parents and one-on-one sessions with psychologists. Our resources, tools, and expert information are here to support you as you raise your child. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or guardian, we provide the guidance and support you need.

 

For Professionals

We also support professionals like doctors, social workers, day care providers and teachers by sharing the latest research and best practices to effectively support families. 

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Bright Start Connect focuses on four key goals 

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Access

Ensure those caring for children have the tools they need at their fingertips. We act as a gateway to resources by offering quick and easy access to the information, resources, and services, essential for children’s overall wellness.

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Resources

We make it easy for those who take care of young kids to find help, services, and ideas. Our goal is to support caregivers and providers with information they need to help kids grow up happy and healthy.

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Education

We provide ongoing  education to empower caregivers and professionals. We equip adults with the knowledge and skills necessary to foster the development and wellbeing of children aged 0-8.

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Partnerships

We build strong relationships with diverse organizations to streamline access to services and support. These collaborations ensure that families can quickly and easily connect with the resources they need.

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Supporting Healthy Development

Raising children can be tough. Finding time for everything, getting reliable answers to your questions, and waiting for appointments with professionals can be frustrating. That’s why we’re here to help. We believe every child deserves a fair shot at a happy and healthy life. By ensuring they have what they need when they need it, we help families give their children the best start possible.

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Bright Start Connect is made possible through a Project LAUNCH (Linking Actions for Unmet Needs in Children’s Health) grant, awarded by SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) to Forward Leading IPA (FLIPA). Let's work together to give every child a Bright Start in life!