Community Resources

Trainings

Positive Youth Development

Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a research-based approach that guides communities in the way they organize supports and opportunities so that young people can develop to their full potential. More often, it is an approach led by youth-serving organizations and programs to improve their effectiveness and co-create better outcomes with and for youth.

Who Should Attend?

Positive Youth Development (PYD) training is for everyone that interacts (in any capacity) with youth and young adults.

  • Human Service Providers
  • Civic Leaders
  • Faith Communities
  • Social Workers
  • Schools
  • Business Partners
  • Media Personnel
  • Youth Service Workers
  • State Agencies

Training topic areas include:

  • Principles of PYD
  • Puberty and Adolescence
  • Youth and Technology
  • Youth Development Programming
  • Youth Voice and Engagement
  • Youth Work Ethics
  • Implication & Implementation of Practice

For more information about PYD training, contact PYD@opp.org or pyd@mypeople-ct.com

This training along with the accompanying practice guide was developed in collaboration with Cornell University.  Collaborating partners for this project are The Department of Children and Families (DCF), My People Clinical Services and our Piece of the Pie (OPP).

Community Competitions

 
Positive Youth Development Pitch Competition Deadline is September 9th. Visit pydpitchvompetition.rsvpify.com 
for more information! 
 
To schedule a one-on-one coaching session with OPP Supervisor of Youth Development Services, Kim Beale click here.  

 

HELP

National Suicide Prevention Hotline
1-800-273-8255 or dial 988

211 of Connecticut
Do you need assistance finding emergency housing, paying your rent or utilities bill, finding a shelter or food pantry?Visit their website or call 211 and ask to speak to a Youth Navigator.

Talk it out CT
For Parents and caregivers who need someone to understand, listen and talk their feelings out with. 

Foodpantries.org
Provides a list of local food pantries for the Hartford community

SNAP Benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program offers food benefits to CT residents.

Shelter Housing
A list of housing resources for the Hartford Community

Center for Children’s Advocacy (CCA)
CCA offers legal services to young people. Visit their website or call 860-570-5327

CT DMV
The DMV offers IDs, Licences, Car Registration and more.

HEALTH RESOURCES

Planned Parenthood

Hartford Public Schools Health Services
Find dental information, telehealth and other resources for Hartford students.

State of Connecticut Health Insurance
Apply, login and see if you qualify for HUSKY health or any other state insurance plans

The Village
Connect with a therapist, physician or care coordinator. No one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.

LGBTQ+ RESOURCES

Hartford Gay and Lesbian Health Collective
Where youth can find health & support services, information about community events, groups and other services.

Changing Faces LLC
This is where youth apart of the LGBTQ community can find resources for gender diverse young adults whether it be homeless, therapy, or events in the community.

Kamora’s Cultural Corner
This is page is for cultural humanity through a black queer Afrocentric perspective

WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Summer Youth Employment and Learning Program (SYELP)
For youth ages 14-24. Explore career opportunities and paid work experience each summer.

Hartford American Job Center
3580 Main St Hartford, CT 06120
Phone: 860-256-3700 

W4 Federal Tax Form (PDF)

W4 CT State Income Tax Form (PDF)

SCHOLARSHIPS/FINANCIAL AID

Hartford Foundation for Public Giving Scholarships
Offers scholarship opportunities for 2-year, 4-year, vocational school, graduate school and more!

FAFSA
Federal student Aid for college or graduate school

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Name

Kim Johnson

Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives

ext. 7347

Kim Johnson joined Our Piece of the Pie (OPP) in January 2024. She has spent her career in the nonprofit sector. Kim brings over 35 years of experience in fund development, youth development, capacity building, and volunteer management. Most recently, Kim served as Chief Youth Development Officer and previously as Chief Development and Marketing Officer for LifeBridge Community Services in Bridgeport. She has also worked for United Way and multiple Girl Scout Councils. All of these organizations worked to increase the capacity and resilience of both the clients and communities they served. Kim is passionate about filling the opportunity gap for youth.

In her role as Senior Director of Development and Strategic Initiatives, Kim will use her experience and skills to increase OPP’s visibility as well as financial and community resources to support and expand our mission.

Kim earned her Master of Public Administration with a nonprofit concentration from Indiana University. She received her Bachelor of Science in Leisure Studies – Program Management from University of Illinois. She completed her certificate in Fund Raising Management with the Center of Philanthropy at Indiana University.