Talk It Out: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers

The State of Connecticut has launched the Talk it Out Line 1-833-258-5011, to help parents and caregivers cope with the stress and increased needs resulting from caring for their children during the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch the PSA Here. Click Here to Go to Talk It Out CT

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April 22, 2020

Family Night Resource Page

While we can’t host family nights due to ongoing concerns around COVID-19, we wanted to continue sharing fun activities you can take part in at home. That’s why we’ve created our Family Night Resource Page, a place to find a whole range of family-friendly crafts, science experiments, dances, and stories. We hope this page will […]

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April 10, 2020

Right Here, Right Now – Alicia Farrell, PHD

We are experiencing a perfect storm with infinite unintended consequences. Fear abounds for all of us. Please take a moment to read this blog. I wrote it thoughtfully and with love to remind you of the opportunity in chaos. During times like this we need to get our boots back on the ground. This blog […]

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March 24, 2020

Office Closure: Effective E.O.D 3/20/20

Effective end of day 3/20/20, the East Haddam Youth & Family Services office is closed. Our staff will be working remotely. We will be checking phone and email messages. All events and activities remain cancelled. All other services including counseling referral, food/fuel assistance, etc. will be provided as needed. If you are in need of […]

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March 19, 2020

NEW Free Online Parent Drug Prevention Training Launched by The Courage to Speak®Foundation

This new Online Parent Training Module will allow the Courage to Speak programming, trainings and presentations to have a further reach than ever before, ensuring that parents are equipped with the skills necessary to keep their children safe from the dangers of drugs. Parents learn about the drug and opioid epidemic happening in America, how […]

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February 5, 2020