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Connecticut children and youth who suffer from trauma benefit from EMDR therapy in community mental health settings
Study by The Consultation Center at Yale University School of Medicine and The Village for Families & Children demonstrates significant reduction in trauma-related symptoms for Medicaid-eligible children who received EMDR treatment
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo Named 2019 Champions for Children by The Village
The Village honored State Comptroller Kevin Lembo as our 2019 Champions for Children at our 188th Annual Reception on October 17.
Derek Slap Named The Village’s New Vice President for Advancement
Derek Slap of West Hartford has been named as the new Vice President for Advancement at The Village for Families & Children. In this role, he will oversee communications, marketing and development for the organization.
The Village for Families & Children’s Partnership for Success Program in Vernon Awarded $1.5 Million Federal Grant
The Village for Families & Children is excited to announce the expansion of their Partnership for Success program (also known as the Vernon ROCKS Coalition) through a $1.5 million federal grant from the Substance and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) over the next five years.
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
Here at The Village, we know how vital collaboration is to help children and families become strong and resilient. That’s why we’re so excited to announce the launch of Stronger Families, Stronger Futures (SF²), a new integrated family support system led by The Village in central and northeastern Connecticut.
Auxiliaries Contribute More Than $342,000 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. This year, the Glastonbury, Simsbury, Suffield and West Hartford Auxiliaries contributed more than $342,000 to The Village.
Golfers raise over $100,000 for fatherhood programs at The Village
Earlier this month, more than 120 golfers joined together for 18 holes of golf at The Village for Families & Children's 9th Annual Foursomes for Fatherhood Golf Classic.