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Be a Part of History: Help Transform the Village’s Historic Campus to Support Kids for Generations
The Village for Families & Children is celebrating a monumental milestone — the 100th anniversary of its historic campus at 1680 Albany Avenue — by launching a Centennial Campus Transformation Campaign to ensure that children who need support to overcome challenges and recover from trauma have the safe and nurturing environment they deserve.
Connecticut Children’s and The Village Team up to Integrate Pediatric and Mental Health Care
To ensure children in Connecticut receive comprehensive pediatric care, Connecticut Children’s and The Village for Families & Children (The Village) are working together to embed behavioral health clinicians into private primary care practices within the Connecticut Children’s Care Network.
West Hartford Couple Donates $30K to Support Critical Youth Mental Health Services for Children
West Hartford residents James and Anne Carroll are stepping up to help children who are struggling with their mental health through a $30,000 donation to The Village’s Urgent Crisis Center (UCC).
Historic CT Orphanage to Reunite Children & Parents with the Place that Helped Shape their Lives
As The Village for Families & Children’s historic Albany Avenue campus in Hartford turns 100 this year, the non-profit is calling on the people who’ve received support at the campus or been involved in The Village’s foster care or adoption services to share their stories and attend an upcoming reunion event in celebration of the milestone.
Local Children Need Help During Snowiest February in Years
As winter's chill sets in, The Village for Families & Children is urgently seeking community support to ensure local children stay warm. Online donations will help 500 kids #FeelTheLove with the crucial winter gear they need.
West Hartford Second Chance Shop Celebrates 6th Anniversary with One-of-a-Kind Trunk Show Sale and Special Event
The Village for Families & Children’s West Hartford Second Chance Shop is celebrating its sixth anniversary—and more than $350,000 raised to benefit children, adults and families served by The Village—with a two-week Trunk Show Sale and special evening event.
Thousands of Local Children to Receive New Books Thanks to Generous Holiday Shoppers
Nearly 2,500 brand new books are set to bring joy and foster healthy reading habits among local children thanks to the generosity of Glastonbury Barnes & Noble patrons and dedicated volunteers from The Cigna Group.
Village Donors Raise Record-Breaking $211K 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 girls in Greater Hartford, who have been affected by trauma and other challenges, through life-changing services at The Village.
Village to Honor Lhakpa Sherpa as Woman of the Year at “Girl Within” Event
The Village for Families & Children’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 challenges, through life-changing services at The Village.
The Village, Vernon Rocks Coalition Awarded $625,000 for Youth Substance Use Prevention
The Vernon ROCKS Coalition has been selected as a recipient of a five-year, $625,000 federal grant from the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) under the Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program.