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I Was Willing To Change as a Parent

When Shanthal got a call from the Department of Children and Families, she knew she needed help. She wanted to change as a parent, to deepen her connection with her ...

Paying It Forward

At the encouragement of her VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) tax preparer, Deborah finally becomes a homeowner, then pays it forward by becoming a VITA volunteer. ...

Girls Just Want To Give Back

From lemonade stands and clothing drives to American Girl Dolls...these young philanthropists are starting early to give back. ...

I Know I Matter

By the time Alana Farnsworth was 12, her behavior issues were so severe that she spent time in the hospital and eventually ended up in the custody of the Department ...

My Little Girl Is Back

When Neveah began showing behavioral problems at an early age, her mother, Tabitha, had a hard time accessing services and being taken seriously because of her own mental health issues. ...

When Students Bring Trauma To School Along With Their Backpack

In addition to carrying backpacks and an enthusiasm for learning, students at Rawson elementary school in Hartford often bring unresolved issues related to traumatic experiences or constant stress. The ACT ...

Uniting Physical, Social and Emotional Health

When we are stressed, our bodies feel it. When we are sick, our minds feel it. The idea that physical, social and emotional health are connected is the driving force ...

Counting Words Shared Between Parents and Young Children

As every parent comes to know, their babies are like sponges – soaking up what they hear and feel from the most important people in their lives – their caregivers. ...

I’m Different Now Because I Have Hope

Following a domestic violence incident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury and devastated her family, Davine struggled to keep herself and her children stable. When she heard about The ...

It’s Not How You Start…It’s How You End

Maria Rodriguez has overcome numerous challenges during her young life. Recently, Maria shared her story with confidence at The Village's Girl Within Luncheon. “What I went through did not break ...

Stay in School. It’s a Big Deal.

Between 5 and 7.5 million students - as much as 14 percent - are chronically absent in the United States each year. For low-income and minority students, the rate is ...

A Family…not Just a Family Resource Center

Eliah, a mother of three, realizes her dream of obtaining a high school diploma. ...

I’m Finally Able To Be Happy

Rachel Bailey, now a student at Post University, talks about her struggle with depression and the program at The Village that finally helped her. ...

A Message of Hope

A former runaway and high school dropout, Mia Fontaine survived childhood sexual abuse and is now a Georgetown University graduate, bestselling author and national speaker. ...

Tyler’s Story

A victim of bullying, Tyler began acting out in school. The Village's Extended Day Treatment program helped him cope with tough feelings and get back on track. ...

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December 9, 2024

Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $211,000 to Aid Women and Girls Affected by Trauma

At The Village for Families & Children’s annual Girl Within fundraiser on Friday, December 6, donors and corporate sponsors raised a record-breaking $211,000 to provide critical support to women and ...
December 3, 2024

Village to Honor Lhakpa Sherpa as Woman of the Year at “Girl Within” Event

The Village’s annual Girl Within event on Friday, December 6 will raise funds that help local women and girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other ...
November 22, 2024

Village Receives 3,000 Pounds of Food for Hartford Students Facing Food Insecurity

Families in Hartford who are facing food insecurity will receive free groceries just in time for Thanksgiving thanks to a generous donation from a Sewa Diwali food drive made to ...
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