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Meet Billy
Struggling from the effects of the Vietnam War on his mental health, Billy connected to The Village for help. With newly regulated medicine and support through counseling and resources as part of The Village’s programs for veterans, Billy has been...
Healthy Nutrition at The Village
Families rely on The Village to meet some or all of their children’s daily nutritional needs while also counting on us for critical mental health support.
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…”
Pauline Has Opened Her Heart and Home To 45 Children Over the Years
Pauline and Alyissa inspire us by sharing about the power of fostering. “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...
Adoptee Honors Mother With Endowed Fund
“My earliest recollection was that my mom was my adoptive mom,” said Connie Gavrich, “and I knew I was the center of her universe.” Connie was adopted as a newborn. Her adoptive mother, Betty Goumas, could not have children. Her...
Stability With The Village’s Financial Center
Not many 28-year-old women own their own homes. But, with ambition, hard work and the help of The Village’s Financial Center, Allena and her fiancé are now ecstatic to have a place to call home.Allena grew up in Hartford, graduated...
Foster Parents Provide Safety and Healing
Tameka Hewitt is proud of the blended family of five she and her husband Rohan have together. Their children, who range in age from four to 20, “may not always get along, but they love each other and show by...
A Teen’s Life Is Transformed
Today, Jazlyn Figueroa is a vibrant teenager in a loving family. She’s a high school freshman, a summer camp counselor-in-training, and an accomplished poet. Her dream is to earn a forensic psychology degree and eventually become an FBI agent.Jazlyn’s life...
Stronger Families, Stronger Futures
It can also be demanding, stressful and even heartbreaking. And when a parent lacks the physical and/or emotional resources to meet a child’s needs for healthy growth and development, a child can be in real danger. While many services are...
The Village for Families & Children
13 hours ago
❗️ Attention parents with children ages 6-12! 🖌 Join KIDSAFE CT for a free pasta dinner and enjoy a fun evening where you’ll learn how you and your child can connect through art. A board-certified art therapist and licensed professional counselor from The Village will lead games and art activities for families (no artistic skill or experience required!).
🍝 A buffet dinner and dessert are included, plus door prizes and take-home projects. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED as space is limited. Register here: ow.ly/prZT50RsVgb
WHEN: Tuesday, May 7, 5:30-8pm (Dinner will be served between 6-7pm followed by activities and prizes from 7-8pm)
WHERE: Rockville Elks Lodge, 9 North Park Street, Rockville
❤️ Presented by SBM Charitable Foundation
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The Village for Families & Children
15 hours ago
🌤 The sun will certainly come out tomorrow thanks to this amazing troupe of West Hartford middle schoolers, who decided to help The Village through their production of “Annie Jr.” Not only did the cast put on a phenomenal show, they raised funds to support our work AND awareness around foster care needs in CT! We’re SO grateful! ❤️
➡ Learn about fostering: ow.ly/6Y6B50RvOqo
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West Hartford Middle Schoolers Inspire Help for Foster Children with Performance of 'Annie Jr.' - We-Ha | West Hartford News
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King Philip Middle School performed ‘Annie Jr.’ as their spring musical, and used the show to raise awareness and funds for a local organization that supports children in foster care. By Ronni New...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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The Village for Families & Children plans to go live.
1 day ago
Lunch Break: The Reality of OCDMay 23, 12:00pm1680 Albany Ave, Hartford, CT, United States, Connecticut 06105Join us on Facebook Live at noon on Thursday, May 23 for this month’s episode of Lunch Break With The Village, where we’ll focus on the reality of living with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and discuss common misconceptions and other factors that contribute to misunderstanding and stigma.
You’ll learn about:
💭 Challenges individuals with OCD face in their daily lives
💭 Tips to support a loved one with OCD
💭 Common OCD assumptions and misconceptions
Our guests will be Village Chief Medical Officer Dr. Laine Taylor and a volunteer from NAMI CT.
✅ How to join: Visit our page (The Village for Families & Children) at noon on May 23 when we go live. You may need to refresh the page on your device.
Please share this free Facebook Live event with anyone who may be interested in joining the conversation.
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