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LEAP is like family to our kids… My kids have done, seen things and gone places that I would not have been able to provide… I used to say I’m a single parent, but I’m not a single parent. LEAP shares parenting with me. "

—LEAP Parent

Farnam Courts

Did you know that FARNAM COURTS...

...was added as a LEAP site in 1997 and runs from Blatchley Avenue to Olive Street and from Chapel Street to State Street.

...is home to such schools as Conte/West Hills Magnet School, Elm City College Prep, Fair Haven School, Columbus Family Academy, John S. Martinez School and East Rock Global Magnet School.

...contains the following parks: Jocelyn Square Park, Lenzi Park, Wooster Square, Chapel Park and Criscuolo Park, which houses a memorial to the 29th Connecticut Colored Regiment of the Civil War.

...has assorted other businesses and organizations, including: a U.S. Post Office, a New Haven Fire Station, Ferraro’s Market, C-Town Supermarket, Lucibello’s Italian Pastry Shop, Apicella’s Bakery, Fair Haven Community Health Center and Grand Paint.

...utilizes Conte West Hills during the academic year and summer components.

...has partnered with CFGNH, Farnam Tenants Residence Council, Alderman Mike Smart, New Haven Department of Housing, The Community Garden, Project Greenspace, The New Haven Register, Public Allies and Citywide Youth Coalition.

...provides activities and events for their community like the Community Clean-up, Easter Egg Hunt, Food drives, bake sales and carwashes.