helping children,
adults and families
in Greater Hartford.
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Serving a diverse community for more than 200 years.
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
- 99% cultural competency rating
Stories of Impact
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…”
CAREERS
What keeps employees here? Making a difference.
“The work is rewarding. The Village is big enough, but small enough.”
News & Events
May 05, 2021
Cutting-Edge Treatment Options Emerge to Help Children During Pandemic
1 year into pandemic, evidence shows certain mental health treatments are improving outcomes and reducing racial disparities
April 24, 2021
Child Abuse Prevention Month: Institutional Abuse and Its Impact on Children
Child Abuse Prevention Month marks an important time to discuss childhood abuse, how it shapes children’s lives, and what parents and communities can do to be active partners in prevention.
March 18, 2021
The Village for Families & Children One of Just Two CT Non-Profits to Win National Top Workplace Award
The Village for Families & Children has just been awarded the first-ever National Top Workplaces Non-Profit Industry Award, one of only two non-profits in Connecticut to earn such a distinction. Top Workplaces serves more than 60,000 organizations in the United States and hundreds in Connecticut. The awards are based exclusively on anonymous staff surveys.
March 04, 2021
New Initiative Launched to Combat Chronic Absenteeism in Hartford Public Schools
24% of student body chronically absent: The Village, Hartford Public Schools and Travelers to take action
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.
WAYS YOU CAN HELP
"We do it because we believe in it."
The Village is supported by hundreds of donors and volunteers who help us provide critical support to children, adults and families in our local community.
The Village for Families & Children
2 days ago
Get FREE online tax help with Virtual VITA! 💲
Visit uwc.211ct.org/taxhelp/ to make a Virtual VITA appointment. CT tax filers with 2020 incomes up to $57,000 are eligible, and tax filers of any income level can file at MyFreeTaxes.com.
We are excited to partner with United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and HRA of New Britain to provide this free service!
#taxes #FreeTaxHelp #taxassistance #taxrefund #taxreturn #taxseason #finance #incometax #VirtualVITA #thevillageDon’t miss out on free tax prep! VITA offers you FREE virtual tax preparation for households with a combined annual income of up to $57,000!
Schedule your free virtual session here: 211ct.org/taxhelp.
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The Village for Families & Children
3 days ago
Now hiring: Clinical Coordinator - Extended Day Treatment Program.
✅ Learn more: ow.ly/Ay5F50EFJSD
Do you love to work directly with children ages 6-12 and their families, helping them to be successful at home, in school, and in the community? Are you a good supervisor, able to motivate and guide a multidisciplinary team? Join The Village's Extended Day Treatment program.
Extended Day Treatment (EDT) is a therapeutically intensive program that supports children in developing and practicing social and coping skills that will help them to be more successful in their schools, homes, and communities.
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Topic one: Parenting During COVID: Tips to Keep Calm at Home and Topic Two: The Benefits of Integrated Care for Your Family ... See MoreSee Less
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I adopted 2 boys through the village
Thanks all you do
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