Educational resources on anti-racism as well as information on who is working on these issues in our community. Racial Justice & Social Change Art Is . . . (Woman and Girl with Stripes , Art Is. . . (Girlfriends Times Two), Art Is . . . (Women in Crowd Framed) (1983) by Lorraine O’Grady , Poetry Foundation (2018) by Loveis Wise, Untitled (2020) by Tomi Um , Finding Peace in Chaotic Times (2020) by Dani Pendergast Below are educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support all people but especially Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. Many of these resources are gathered from local and national leaders on topics of racism, police brutality, social change and activism . LEAP hopes these resources offer the space to learn, reflect, prepare, take action and heal. If you are a non-Black person, we especially encourage you to utilize these educational materials as everyone needs to recognize the value and vibrancy of Black lives as well as the ways the United States has fought against that livelihood. This list of resources is long and links to even longer lists, so our suggestion is pick one item in one medium (books, movies, podcasts, reading lesson plans, etc.) at a time that you can give complete attention to; each resource is important and you will be all the better for taking the time to learn from them. If you’ve got a lot of time on your hands, then you are always welcome to learn more at the pace that works best for you. LEAP would like to thank Abdul-Razak Zachariah for compiling these resources. Educational Materials on Anti-Racism, Social Movements and Black History in the United States View Connecticut and New Haven-based Social and Racial Justice Groups View Curriculum and Resources for Teaching Young Children and Teens about Anti-Racism and Social Movements View Healing Spaces and Resources for the Black Community View

Learn about and apply for the afterschool program for kids ages 7 to 12. Afterschool Children's Program LEAP's afterschool program combines homework assistance with extra reading and activities, including athletics, arts, computer science, cooking, and gardening. All programs are overseen by an experienced site coordinator with trained counselor pairs drawn from local colleges and high schools. LEAP's afterschool program is free for participants. what who LEAP's afterschool program is available for children ages 7 to 12 who live in one of our five neighborhoods (what matters is where the child lives, not where he or she goes to school): Dixwell Fair Haven The Hill Dwight-Kensington (including West River) Quinnipiac Meadows The program operates after school Monday-Thursday from 3 pm - 6 pm. LEAP operates in five neighborhoods at these local sites (find more info below): Dixwell Fair Haven North Fair Haven South Hill South Dwight-Kensington Quinnipiac Meadows when & where Apply for our Spring 2026 Program Here! Application in English Aplicación en Español 2026 Spring Component Information Our in-person programs will include: LEAP groups will meet in schools and community spaces to complete homework, engage in literacy activities, and have fun projects including arts, sports, dance, computer learning, and community walks. Start Date and Times: The program will begin Monday, January 26th, and will end Thursday, May 7th. It will run from 3pm to 6pm Mondays through Thursdays. If your child is not feeling well or someone in your house has COVID-19 symptoms, please keep your child home. If there is someone who is vulnerable to COVID-19 in your household (for instance a senior citizen or someone whose immune system is compromised), then it may not make sense for your child to participate in our in-person program. If you wish to apply to LEAP's afterschool at King Robinson School, please click here. Important LEAP Dates and Closures for Children’s Programming Spring 2026 ●January 26th- First Day of Spring Leap Programming ● February 4th - No LEAP (Report Card Night) ● February 16th and 17th - NO LEAP (February Recess) ● February 26th- No LEAP (LEAP Fundraiser) ● March 18th - No LEAP (Early Dismissal) ● April 13th-16th- No LEAP (April Recess) ● May 7th - Last Day of Spring LEAP Programming Dixwell Site Coordinator: Darcus Henry Jr. School Operating Site: Wexler-Grant School Fair Haven North Interim Site Coordinator: Yarimarie Robles School Operating Site: Clinton Avenue School Fair Haven South Site Coordinator: Jahvon Soto School Operating Site: Family Academy of Multilingual Exploration Hill South Site Coordinator: Emiya Pearse School Operating Site: Roberto Clemente Leadership Academy Dwight-Kensington Site Coordinator: Tamia Scott School Operating: Augusta -Lewis Troup School Quinnipiac Meadows Site Coordinator: Alyssa Parrott School Operating Site: Ross Woodward School Newhallville Site Coordinator: Kenneth Jeffery School Operating Site: King Robinson Site Information Check out our some of our other programs!

Laura Lindgren Director of Finance llindgren@leapforkids.org Laura (she/her/hers) I serve as the Director of Finance for LEAP. In our department, we oversee all aspects of accounting and payroll for LEAP and maintain financial controls/protocols. I love being part of the LEAP family! This is a place where children, counselors and staff are mentored and nurtured.

LEAP is a great place to work! Here you can find all the resource guides and forms you will need to fill out prior to beginning work. New Hire Information Welcome to LEAP! We are so excited you're joining us! Please see the following resources below for new hire required trainings and forms to complete prior to beginning your work with LEAP. Forms Instructions: Please fill out the Federal W-4 Form, I-9 form, and the CT W-4 form to let us know how to handle your taxes and to show the federal government that you can work in the United States. Please sign and print out these completed three forms and bring them with you to LEAP on your first day. If you do not have access to a printer, you can print these forms at LEAP and fill them out on your first day. You can also email signed and completed pdfs of the forms to payroll@leapforkids.org. Please DO NOT send your tax forms to the counselor development team. 1 Direct Depo sit Form LEAP pays everyone by direct deposit, so you will need a bank account and we need your account information. If you do not have a bank account, please open one. If you do not know how to do so, we are happy to explain. Please email the finance office at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development office at froman@leapforkids.org with any questions. You will need to set up a direct deposit through your bank account or set up a bank account if you do not already have one. Please note, that we do not ac cept Cash App or any online banking apps. ADP only recognizes actual banks. We need an electronic routing number. A routing number is a nine-digit code used by banks to identify other financial institutions. You can find your electronic routing number and your account number by logging into your online banking or by calling your bank. You r account number is not the same as your card number. You have the option to split your direct deposit between yo ur checking and savings account. It can be split 50/50, 70/30, or 20/80; however, you want but it must add up to 100%. 2 Federal W -4 Form The federal W-4 form is used to compute federal income tax. Please find the federal W-4 form here . 3 I-9 The federal government requires that you provide certain documents to prove you can work. On page 3 of the I-9 form is a list of required documents. Due to the rules of the I-9 Form, the Finance Department is required to physically inspect ID's. Please come with your ID's to the office. Please review this list and bring the required documents with you on the first day. Please find the I-9 form here . 4 CT W-4 Form The CT W-4 form is used to compute state income tax. Please find the CT W-4 form here. Questions? Please contact the finance department at payroll@leapforkids.org or the counselor development team at mulloa@leapforkids.org with any questions or concerns. Trainings Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporter Training We are required to provide staff and interns with Sexual Harassment and Mandated Reporting Trainings in accordance with Connecticut. The state has imposed inclusive mandatory training. Since COVID, these resources are now available online from the state of Connecticut in the form of videos and questions and answers developed by the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. In total, both courses are about 3 hours to complete. At the end, you will be emailed a certificate of completing the Sexual Harassment. Please have this email to the Finance Department at payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are experiencing any trouble or have any questions, feel free to email payroll@leapforkids.org . If you are unable to access your certificates, please take a clear screenshot of the final page including your name & date, and email it to payroll@leapforkids.org . Please click here to find the link to the sexual harassment training. Please click here to find the link to the mandated reporter training. Click here for instructions on creating your profile. Guides Click on the image on the left to download the full onboarding guide. This document is meant to help you fill out the necessary new hire forms. Onboarding Guide ADP Registration Guide What is ADP? ADP is a payroll software that LEAP uses. Click on the image on the left to download the full registration guide. ADP Walk Through Here is an instructional video on how to use ADP. Filling Out ADP Timesheets Here is a brief instructional video on how to fill out your ADP timesheet. 2026 Payroll Pay Schedule Click on the image to the left to view the fiscal year pay schedules.

*Select the correct class, quantity, participant/guardian info, dates, and age, and complete all * fields. No refunds; credits may be used for future lessons. *Please follow the registration instructions carefully; incorrect entries may not register. LEVEL 2 ADULTS & TEENS TODDLERS LEVEL 4 LEVEL 3 LEVEL 1

LEAP is committed to sharing the information that helps our community be strong, just, and supportive of one another. Learn more here. Community Resources COVID-19 Important information for kids, parents & families regarding COVID-19, as well as online educational materials and activities for children. COVID-19 MORE Important information for kids, parents & families regarding COVID-19, as well as online educational materials and activities for children. Racial Justice & Social Change Educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. Racial Justice & Social Change MORE Educational materials, tips, and healing resources meant to support Black youth and their non-Black peers who are trying to learn how to navigate the culture of racial injustice and police brutality in our nation. College Lifesavers Scholarship opportunities, financial aid information, guides on college essay writing, and other resources to help high school and college aged counselors. College Lifesavers Scholarship opportunities, financial aid information, guides on college essay writing, and other resources to help high school and college aged counselors. MORE

Thinking about making a donation to LEAP, or maybe you already are a donor? Either way, this page is for you. You can make a donation and learn about a range of ways to give now and in the future. Give to LEAP LEAP is a non-profit organization and all of our programs are free of charge. We rely on donors like you to carry out our mission. Every dollar you give to LEAP creates new and amazing opportunities for a child or teen. Donations are 100% secure and tax-deductible. Donate LEAP's Tax ID Number: 22-2906547 Our Impact To view LEAP's financial documents and learn more about our funding challenges Financial Information To view LEAP's financial documents and learn more about our funding challenges Reasons to Donate To learn more about why donating to LEAP matters now more than ever Planned Giving Options To learn more about ways to make a planned gift to LEAP and how to join the LEAP Legacy Society Donor Privacy Policy: LEAP does not share, sell or trade our donors' names or other personal information with any other entity, nor do we contact our donors on behalf of other organizations. Information for Donors Donate Today You can make a secure online donation by credit card, wallet, or direct debit to support academic and social enrichment for New Haven youth. If you want to dedicate your gift to a friend or relative, p lease click "One-time donation" and check the box "I would like to dedicate this gift." If you want us to notify someone about your donation, please check the box "I would like someone to receive communication about this gift," and we will inform them accordingly. Please be advised that our payment processing partner, Blackbaud, includes a pre-selected, automatically checked option to add a 9% contribution to their services during the transaction process. This contribution supports the maintenance and development of their platform. However, this is entirely voluntary and not required to complete your donation. To opt out of this contribution, uncheck the corresponding box on the payment form. Thank you for your support! Donate Become a Sustaining Donor Monthly recurring gifts provide steady, reliable support. Donate Donate by Mail Send your check to LEAP, 31 Jefferson Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Donations can be made payable to "LEAP." Give Appreciated Stock Donations go to Firm Name: Name: Janney Montgomery Scott DTC: 0374 Account #: 3234-9911 Account Name: LEAP, Inc. Support LEAP through the gift of an appreciated asset. Please notify Rachel Kline Brown (rklinebrown@leapforkids.org ) what is being transferred including the number of shares and who the donor is. Make a Planned Gift & Join LEAP's Legacy Society Remember LEAP in your estate plan for a specific dollar amount or percentage. By doing so, you will become a member of the LEAP legacy society. More Info Give Through a Donor Advised Fund If you have a donor advised fund, DAF Direct enables you to recommend grants to LEAP, directly from your DAF (sponsoring organizations are Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, or BNY Mellon ). Simply click here go to our personalized Donor Advised Fund page. Once there, you can select the institution, the designation (how the funds should be used) and the amount of the gift. When you click the “Next” button, you will be taken directly to your donor advised fund provider. If your donor-advised fund provider is not listed, contact your provider directly with a request to make a grant to LEAP. LEAP's Tax ID Number: 22-2906547 More Info Other questions? Contact Rachel at rklinebrown@leapforkids.org

Food, Rent & Unemployment Rent Assistance Unite CT Rental Assistance for Connecticut's Economy Have you been financially impacted by COVID-19? Are you struggling to pay your rent and utilities? Apply for UniteCT, a rental assistance program supporting CT residents who earn up to 80% of the HUD Area Media Income and their landlords. You may qualify for the opportunity to receive missed electric outstanding payments and/or missed rent or future rent payments. To learn more and see if you qualify, visit www.bit.ly/UniteCT Asistencia de Emergencia Para Renta por la Economía de Connecticut Ha sido impactado finanieramente por el COVID-19? No le alcanza para pagar su renta y servicios básicos? Solicite ayuda con UniteCT, un programa de asistencia de renta, ayundando a residentes de CT con un ingreso de hasta el 80% de Ingreso Medio del Área (HUD) y a los dueños de propiedades. Usted puede calificar para esta oportunidad y recibir pagos para facturas astrasadas de luz y pagos para facturas atrasadas de renta. Para más información y saber si califica, visite: www.bit.ly/UniteCT Get Access to Food With many parents being laid off because of COVID-19, and school being closed, it is important to make sure children and adults still have access to nourishing meals. Breakfast and Hot lunches available to all New Haven Public School Students 11:00 AM-1:00 PM, Monday-Friday. Parents or guardians may pick up meals for their students to take home and the Student Number and Lunch Number will be needed for pick up. This document includes all of the pickup addresses. The best one-stop for information on getting food is the City of New Haven's food website . Food for people of all ages can be picked up from food pantries but it can be hard to know which food pantries are open. This list of when food is being distributed and where is updated regularly. Unemployment & Public Benefits CT has expanded access to Unemployment Insurance (UI) for COVID-19 related furloughs, layoffs and hour cutbacks. They have also extended UI to school employees who would not otherwise be covered in the summers and school vacations. There is no wait time to get benefits. For more information, click here. To apply for Temporary Family Assistance (cash assistance), Medicaid, SNAP or other benefits, visit the Connecticut Department of Social Services benefit application page . While Temporary Family Assistance recipients often are required to have an in-person meeting for recertification, this has been waived by Governor Lamont. Call the DSS Client Information Line and Benefits Center at 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) and follow the prompts for the information you need. Student loan borrowers with federal loans will be able to suspend their federal student loan payments without penalty and without accruing interest for at least 60 days. Borrowers who have federally held loans will have to make a request of their loan servicers/lenders over the phone or online. Through their new "Q & A Blog Series" written by Connecticut Voices for Children's Distinguished Senior Fellow Shelley Geballe, J.D., M.P.H., Connecticut Voices for Children will be providing descriptions of, and updates about, government programs that can help you and your family survive the COVID-19 pandemic. This blog will start with an overview of federal and state programs that help parents and other workers who suddenly find themselves out of work, sick with the virus, or needing to care for others who are ill, or to care for their children because schools are closed. If your income has fallen or been cut off completely, The New York Times is here to help. This guide will connect you to the basic information you’ll need to get through this, including on government benefits, free services and financial strategies. This document from a local mutual aid network connects to a form for community members to share the needs they have and/or skills and resources they can offer in public or private formats so they can receive support from their neighbors. Mutual aid networks allow for greater reliance on community resources especially when there is a delay in government resources tha t can quickly serve community needs. LEAP Counselors compiled the following helpful documents Information and resources for communities : Unemployment Insurance, TFA, Tax Assistance, Property Tax Relief, State & Federal Benefit Programs, and more. CT Resources : Emotional Support Helpline, Food Resources, and Utilities. New Haven Covid Resources: Craft Ideas, Partner Resource Contact List, Food Assistance and more. Internet Needs Talking to Kids about COVID-19 Medical Needs COVID-19 Updates Food & Unemployment Free Online Books At Home Activities LEAP Activity Videos

Children's Afterschool Program Application (ages 7 to 12) Please note that when you are done filling out the application, you must click Submit Form at the end of the application. You cannot save the form and return to it. LEAP is opening a new After-School at King Robinson School (Newhallville) starting on December 8th and ending on May 26th. Please click on the orange button below if you wish to apply to the Newhallville After-School! Afterschool Program Application Spring 2026 (includes Dwight, Fair Haven North and South, The Hill, Quinnipiac Meadows and Dixwell - DOES NOT include Newhallville!) Dates: January 26th to May 7th ( This schedule does not include Newhallville!) *Application does not automatically save. When you complete the form, you must press SUBMIT FORM at the end. If you refresh or leave this page, any entered information will be lost.* Newhallville After-School

COVID-19 Updates Check these sites regularly as they are updated as often as several times a day. Do not rely on information from social media or that you hear from friends -- check with these trusted sources for accurate information. Sign up for alerts from the City and State (links below). Federal Centers for Disease Control State of Connecticut Coronavirus Portal Connecticut Coronavirus Map and Case Count - nytimes.com State of Connecticut: provides answers on wide range of issues (medications, schools, AP testing, nursing facilities, DCF custody, closure of businesses, etc.) City of New Haven Health Department Sign up for alerts from the City of New Haven Sign up for alerts from the State of Connecticut Virtual town hall video by New Haven & Yale experts responding to COVID-19 This article from Yale Medicine provides up-to-date information that all community members should know regarding COVID-19 and the efforts being taken by health professionals as well as national and international health organizations to reduce the spread. Link to article here: https://www.yalemedicine.org/stories/2019-novel-coronavirus/ The new Yale Medicine/Yale New Haven Health COVID-19 Call Center offers information on how to keep yourself and your family healthy. Health professionals are available to answer your questions, Monday – Friday, 7 am – 7 pm. Yale Medicine/YNHH Call Center: 203-688-1700 Here is information from the New York Times on how to make your own mask. Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut is partnering with the developers of the How We Feel app in an effort to anonymously provide scientists with critical health information needed to understand the spread of COVID-19 in the face of widespread testing shortages. Internet Needs Talking to Kids about COVID-19 Medical Needs COVID-19 Updates Food & Unemployment Free Online Books At Home Activities LEAP Activity Videos

LEAP provides academic and social development programming to young children and teens using a unique model where college and high school students are trained and employed to be mentors and tutors to younger New Haveners. About Us Leadership, Education and Athletics in Partnership, Inc. (LEAP) was founded in 1992 by educators, students, and community activists to address the historic disinvestment in young people of color in our city. Then and now LEAP believes that young people have the intellect, enthusiasm, courage, and leadership potential to make real change. LEAP creates the space and marshals the resources so that young leaders can mentor, educate and care for the children of New Haven. College and high school student counselors provide LEAP’s direct services to younger children. They help with homework, provide emotional support, lead classroom literacy instruction, and teach swim lessons, cooking classes and computer science. Their work is not easy as the systemic challenges faced by LEAP families are significant: The neighborhoods served by LEAP have child poverty rates ranging from 35% to 58%, more than three times the Connecticut average of 15%. This is why LEAP prides itself on employing over 200 young people and supporting their efforts to graduate high school and get into and graduate from college. We count among our alumni school teachers and principals, nonprofit executives, elected officials, business leaders, and community organizers. In our community center and seven neighborhood-based sites, we provide children with a welcoming place to learn, explore and grow, while offering teens and young adults a platform to find their voice and become leaders and role models. Since our founding, LEAP has grown to become a trusted community institution serving and empowering over 1,600 local young people annually. Our mission is to develop the strengths and talents of young leaders who create and implement year-round, neighborhood-based programs designed to achieve positive outcomes for children living in neighborhoods that have historically experienced systemic disinvestment . LEAP is home for youth as young as 7 and as old as 24. We love to see young LEAPers join our free children's program and grow up with the above timeline. In doing so, they become the leaders and role models they once looked up to while also receiving stipends and salaries. Any young adult, however, is eligible to take on a leadership role regardless of their previous involvement with LEAP. Community and School Centric LEAP believes in equipping young people with the tools to lead change both in and beyond their neighborhoods. We serve children who live in six low-income and historically African American and Latino neighborhoods in New Haven: Dixwell, Dwight-Kensington, Fair Haven, the Hill, Newhallville, and Quinnipiac Meadows. LEAP runs our free afterschool and summer programming at New Haven Public Schools located in these communities, as well as at our community center in Wooster Square. In our programs, LEAP seeks to make the entire city available to young people, from library cards and free bus passes to long-term partnerships with the city’s cultural institutions and recreational organizations. Young people at LEAP learn in neighborhood community gardens, hear from guest speakers born and raised in New Haven, read on the New Haven Green, and apply critical thinking and creativity to reimagine a future for their communities. Through the relationships they build with their counselors and mindful exploration of our city, LEAPers are empowered as the next generation of changemakers. Multi-Tier Mentorship Model LEAP values the opportunity for young people to grow within our organization, progressively taking on increased responsibility and leadership. Youth are organized into four age groups: Children (ages 7-12), Leaders in Training (ages 13-15), Junior Counselors (high school students), and Senior Counselors (college students). LEAP programming is tailored toward each child’s stage in development. For example, Leaders-in-Training start to take on new responsibilities by interning under counselors. Junior Counselors participate in extensive college prep and career advising to prepare them for high school graduation. Our success is reflected in our high retention rate. Fully one third of our counselors participated in LEAP themselves as children. Year-Round Programming LEAP runs year-round and is split into three components: fall after-school, spring after-school, and summer camp. Our after-school program is three hours a day, Monday-Thursday. Our summer camp is eight hours a day, Monday-Friday. Some stay for several years, moving up through our age groups. LEAP kids love spending time at LEAP's Roslyn Milstein Meyer Community Center, home to our library, swimming pool, teaching kitchen, gym, dance studio, and community garden. City's Largest Youth Employer LEAP counselors are trained and paid to do the important and often hard work of mentoring, supervising, and guiding children. LEAP is the largest employer of youth in New Haven: we train and hire over 200 young adults each year . A job at LEAP includes professional development for the future with sessions on resume writing, financial literacy, applying to college, SAT preparation and much more. Employing youth after school and over the summer is proven by research to be highly effective in creating bridges to academic success while making neighborhoods safer for children and teens. We Need Your Support Today! Donate