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We provide a full range of behavioral health, early childhood and youth development, substance use treatment and support services in Greater Hartford, Connecticut.
- 500+ professional staff
- 20,000 people served each year
- 97% overall satisfaction rating
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Pauline Has Opened Her Heart and Home To 45 Children Over the Years
“I’ve been a foster mom for at least 25 years. When I think about foster parenting I feel that I’ve given back to the community. I believe that I’ve helped someone along the way.”
Leah Inspires Us With Her Journey Moving From Fear To Confidence
“I was feeling depressed and there was a lot of anxiety going on. I didn’t really love Leah. I love who I am now. If it wasn’t for The Village, I wouldn’t know what sobriety is…”
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“The work is rewarding. The Village is big enough, but small enough.”
News & Events
January 22, 2021
The Village Receives $17,500 Grant From Southern Connecticut Gas
The Village for Families & Children and KIDSAFE, an affiliate of The Village, have received $17,500 in grant funding from Southern Connecticut Gas under Connecticut’s Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit program.
December 24, 2020
Thousands of Children Opened Gifts on Christmas Thanks to Generous Donations
The Village for Families & Children was determined that the thousands of children who benefit from its annual toy drive – The Holiday Giving Tree – wouldn’t miss out because of the pandemic. With so many employees working from home and large gatherings prohibited, participating companies, Village staff and dozens of additional Village supporters have found new ways to help.
October 20, 2020
Galo Rodriguez Receives HBJ 2020 Lifetime Achievement Award
Galo Rodriguez has made significant contributions to growing The Village’s resources, bolstering programs on prevention and early intervention, and integrating its strengths in behavioral health services with primary care providers.
August 26, 2020
Free Tax Filing Returns Nearly $34.7 Million to Local Taxpayers This Year
Despite widespread closures related to the COVID-19 pandemic which forced many to transition from in-person to virtual tax filing, more residents in central and northeastern Connecticut took advantage of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program this year.
July 30, 2020
Despite Challenging Year, Auxilians Contribute More Than $292,000 to The Village
The volunteer-run Auxiliaries of The Village for Families & Children have been supporting programs that help transform the lives of children and families for over 60 years. The shops closed in March due to COVID-19 but are now starting to reopen. Thanks to their dedication and commitment, the Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford Auxiliaries contributed $229,012 to The Village this year.
July 15, 2020
The Village and Partners Receive $9.1 Million Award to Manage Federal Head Start Program
The Village for Families and Children, along with The Capitol Region Education Council (CREC), Catholic Charities, and Area Cooperative Educational Services (ACES), received a $9.1 million award to develop a partnership that will manage the regions’ federal Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
June 29, 2020
The Village: Floyd Killing Is a Call to Action
The death of George Floyd has elevated a conversation about racism and racial inequities in America. Now, more than ever, every organization, agency and individual must ask itself how it can do more to dismantle systemic racial inequalities. This includes The Village for Families & Children.
June 23, 2020
Bringing Awareness to Child Abuse Victims During COVID-19
Child sexual abuse awareness and prevention are becoming increasingly necessary as the coronavirus pandemic rages on, trapping children in households with their abusers and isolating vulnerable families from the resources they need to get help.
June 08, 2020
Watching My Garden Grow
Watching my garden grow shares similarities with the gradual re-opening of our nation from the COVID-19 pandemic. I can only imagine the amount of planning and preparation that the leaders of our agencies, cities and states have had to do—they are operating on a much larger scale than my 12x50 foot garden plot.
May 27, 2020
The Second Chance Shops Begin to Reopen Their Doors
With guidance from UCONN epidemiologist Dr. Kevin Diekhaus, The West Hartford Village Second Chance Shop will reopen at the end of June and the Glastonbury shop will open after July 4. Simsbury and Suffield shops plan to open around Labor Day.
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Our guests Faith Vos Winkel, MSW and Caytlin Woodtke, LCSW will join host Yvette Young to discuss youth suicide prevention and support.
• Is saying the word suicide going to give my child ideas about suicide?
• Are there only certain kids at risk of suicide?
• Why are we so afraid to talk about suicide and mental health? Or conversely, why is it important for everyone to talk about mental health?
Faith Vos Winkel, MSW, Assistant Child Advocate, Office of the Child Advocate
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Protective Factor for me as a teen was faith in God.
That’s very comforting, thank you.
The Village!
Thank you so much for doing this!
There are suicide sites on the web - children search it up , and that is a great indicator to pay attention!
Thank you all!
Thank you- that was very helpful.
I totally agree ! You folks are terrific!
Hello!
The Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport with the Janus Center for Youth in Crisis in Bridgeport, CT!
Sometimes it means pay attention I am hurting inside.
Disability Rights Connecticut
This was great, thanks!
Very informative!
Excellent presentation
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Covenant Preparatory School
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Cephus Nolen : East Hartford Youth Services
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The emergency rooms are over filled with kids experiencing trauma .Self harm is very disturbing. How indicative is self harm to suicide?
Would you recommend a different approach to discussing suicide with youth when there is a history in the family? I’m interested in how to address it without making it feel like the family is “cursed”.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255 (24 hours a day)
Remember: Ask the question to start the conversation.
Quick Tip: Call crisis lines or 2-1-1 for assistance in how to help someone who is self harming
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❤️ SELF-CARE TIP TUESDAY: Get enough sleep.
Try to turn in for the night at the same time each day so that your mind and body get used to a predictable bedtime routine.
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Join us TODAY at noon for our FREE Facebook Live event: Lunch Break With The Village! Topic: youth suicide prevention and support.
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