Yale-New Haven Hospital
20 York Street
New Haven, CT 06510


Director: Andrew Orefice

Contact: Andrew Orefice
P: (203) 688-5671
F: (203) 688-3863

John C. Daniels School Partnership

Year Program Started: 2006

Max. Participants/Year: varies

Academic Level Targeted: grades K-5, grades 6-8, dual-language students (English and Spanish)

Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Mexican American, Puerto Rican, Other Hispanic, White non-Hispanic

Type of Program: education, mentoring, exposure to health care careers

Program Attributes: books/supplies provided, mentors/advisors provided, academic reinforcement, and special projects

Program Acceptance Requirements: class year (pre-K through grade 6), John C. Daniels School students

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: education (health, science), science (social, behavioral)

Additional Comments: Program consists of hospital staff providing interactive special projects including a mock trial in conjunction with the federal court system; and a model rocketry design, build, and launch project.

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