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Message from Mike Meotti
President, United Way of Connecticut

Tax Credits Outreach Campaign - It's tax time and the United Way of Connecticut is once again conducting the Tax Credits Outreach Campaign to inform and educate families about their eligibility for federal tax credits. Information on the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Child and Dependent Care Tax Credit is being sent to all families and early care professionals associated with UWC programs. For more information or referrals for free tax preparation, dial 2-1-1 or go online.

2-1-1 Child Care recently updated its biannual report of the average fees for child care centers and family child care providers in Connecticut. The rate information provided is a resource to compare costs of child care programs according to age group, type of program, and location. Many child care providers find this information helpful when setting weekly fees.

National Mentoring Month highlights mentoring and the positive impact it can have on young lives. This month-long outreach campaign focuses national attention on the need for mentors, as well as how individuals, businesses, government agencies, schools, and other organizations can work together to increase the number of mentors for young people. 2-1-1 has a listing of mentoring programs throughout Connecticut.

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of
Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

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