Nancy and her husband did not think that they could have children of their own, but they were ready to welcome a baby into their family. They contacted The Village to explore adoption. During the process, Nancy attended a talk about adoption at The Village, where she met a doctor who was leading a discussion—accompanied by baby Sarah, whose endearing curiosity and intelligence was evident even when she was small. Nancy and her husband went on to adopt Sarah, providing her with a loving home that nurtured her curiosity and helped her become who she is today.
By the early 1980s other children’s agencies had started merging with Child and Family Services—the organization now called The Village. The State’s Department of Children and Families also became an important partner. The Village had established itself as Central Connecticut’s leading child-welfare agency.
“The Village has given me my family. I had a great childhood and a solid foundation for life.”
