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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. These issues often erupt in angry outbursts, difficulty focusing, or defying teachers...
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 behind integrated care.While not yet the norm, integrated care has...
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.Research that tells us that by age three, children growing up...
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 Manson struggled to keep herself and her children stable. When she heard about The Village’s Family Financial Stability Initiative, “It sang to me....
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 Event.“What I went through did not break me apart, but made me stronger,” Maria told the audience of...
Stay in School. It’s a Big Deal.
Between 5 and 7.5 million students are chronically absent in the United States each year. That’s as much as 14 percent of the student population. For low-income and minority students, the rate is often higher – up to 60 percent.“Addressing...
A Family…not Just a Family Resource Center
When Eliah emigrated to the U.S. from St. Lucia at age 15, she was pregnant with her first child.“Being here has been a struggle for me, having a daughter at a young age,” said Eliah, who now has three children,...
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. After participating in several therapeutic programs and numerous stays in hospitals, Rachel went to Alison Gill...
A Message of Hope
Mia Fontaine is a twice-published author and national speaker. Her first book, Come Back: A Mother and Daughter’s Journey Through Hell and Back, was a New York Times bestselling memoir that chronicled how she overcame childhood sexual abuse and teenage...
The Village for Families & Children
6 hours ago
💙 There's still time to help! Visit one of our four Second Chance Shops now through the end of April where you can make a Pinwheels for Prevention donation AND qualify to win a $100 shopping spree!
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The Village for Families & Children
1 day ago
🌟 When you drive by our 1680 Albany Avenue campus in Hartford, you’ll find our Pinwheels for Prevention shining in support of happy, healthy childhoods. Albany Avenue is home to our walk-in, youth mental health Urgent Crisis Center, children’s outpatient therapy and other crucial support for youth and their families.
➡️ UCC (open M-F, 7am-11pm): ow.ly/BEgz50PgAHp
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The Village for Families & Children
4 days ago
🌟 Pinwheels for Prevention are twirling in the breeze at our 105 Spring Street location in support of happy, healthy childhoods! Spring Street is home to our Early Childhood Learning Center, Budget Bootcamp and an array of early childhood and family strengthening services.
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