Committed to
helping children,
adults and families
in Greater Hartford.

Our 200-year-old mission is to build a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children.

FOSTER CARE

The Village is the largest foster care provider in Connecticut. Now, more than ever, loving homes are needed for youth ages 6-18 who have experienced trauma. The Village provides extensive support, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Call: (860) 236-4511

A HERITAGE OF HELP

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

Two Teams, One Village

After children complete their care at Eagle House—The Village’s psychiatric residential treatment facility—many transition to foster care. During a surging mental health crisis, amid the pandemic, this transition was harder than ever. Backed by an extensive network of dedicated foster parents, and as the state’s largest foster care provider—covering Hartford, Manchester and New Britain—The Village foster care team works hard in tandem with clinical staff at Eagle House to ensure children are placed in homes that meet their individual needs and provide them with safety and stability so they can grow and thrive.

CAREERS

What keeps employees here? Making a difference.

“The work is rewarding. The Village is big enough, but small enough.”

News

Connecticut in Color: The Village’s Fatherhood Program Helps Dads Thrive

The Village’s Fatherhood Engagement Services program is helping dads in Connecticut thrive and become more engaged in their children’s lives. NBC Connecticut spoke with fathers Norman Sparrow and Devon Kempson and Village staff about the positive impact the program is having on their families through workshops, support groups and individualized coaching.

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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.