Community Baby Shower on May 15 in Hamden

A Community Baby Shower for expectant families and new parents living in Hamden, New Haven, Middletown, Meriden, Old Saybrook, and surrounding areas will take place on May 15 from 3 to 6 pm at the Town of Hamden Keefe Community Center, 11 Pine Street, Hamden, Connecticut (parking available at 18 George Street). The event will include information and resources from a variety of community providers and partners  (WIC, OEC-Safe Sleep, Yale Hospital-Car Seat Program, Birth to Three, 211, and others) who serve expectant and new parents, as well as giveaways, door prizes, car seat safety clinic, and more. The event is hosted by Wheeler, SEPI-CT, the Town of Hamden Community Services, and funded by Connecticut Mental Health & Addiction Services.

More regional showers to be announced.

CT’s Substance Exposed Pregnancy Initiative of Connecticut (SEPI-CT), administered by Wheeler and funded by the Connecticut Mental Health & Addiction Services and Connecticut Department of Children and Families, is available to ensure that Connecticut families have access to the treatment, recovery, and support they need, including prevention of prenatal alcohol exposure. For information, visit: sepict.org.