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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

CFA

Advancing individual and community health

A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, Child and Family Agency (CFA) was founded in 1972 to support and nurture our community’s most vulnerable children and families. Currently, CFA has over 200 staff and a committed board of directors who work with an unrelenting passion for the betterment of our community. Our services include School-Based Health Centers, School-Expanded Services, Early Child Care and Education Centers, Family Resource Centers, Outpatient Mental Health Services, In-Home and Community-Bassed Counseling, and Adult Outpatient Treatment.

03/13/2026

In recent weeks, several of our leaders testified before Connecticut’s legislature to share firsthand the critical need for strong, sustainable funding for our mental health, medical, and early childhood services.

Their testimonies underscore not only the essential role CFA plays as a safety net in our communities but also the importance of supporting competitive salaries for our highly qualified and deeply committed clinical, medical, and educational teams.

Learn more and stay engaged as we advocate for the resources our families need to thrive. Full testimonies can be found at the link below.

Those who spoke from CFA included:
Lisa Otto, LCSW, CEO
Kim Kalajainen, COO
Jason Shirley, LCSW, Director of Outpatient Services
Jessica Chan, MSN, APRN, PPCNP-BC, Director of Medical Services
Kerry Litke, LCSW, Program Manager

https://www.childandfamilyagency.org/news/cfa-leaders-testify-to-connecticut-legislature/

03/04/2026

Spring is coming, the days are getting longer, and there’s no snow in sight! Join us this Sunday from 1 - 4 at Coastline Brewing Company for pizza and drinks!

Your ticket includes food, your first drink, and a tour of CFA’s Mental Health Clinic in Westbrook.

We're going to be talking about Season Affective Disorder and hear tips for brighter days ahead ☀️

$25 in advance / $30 at the door / Kids 12 and under free

02/25/2026

We’re counting down to longer days and more sunshine ☀️ and celebrating the season ahead by shining a light on mental health, because everyone deserves to feel supported and seen.

If you’re ready to welcome daylight saving time, warmer days, and a little more light in your life (especially after all the snow), join in the celebration with us.

Sunday, March 8th from 1-4
Enjoy food and drink, take part in a silent auction, and support CFA’s Westbrook Mental Health Clinic.

Get your tickets: https://trellis.org/shine-a-light-on-mental-health

02/24/2026

Tuesday 2/24 Update:
Due to inclement weather, the CFA Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) and Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC) are closed Tuesday, February 24th. All other physical facilities are closed, and services are being provided remotely.

The UCC follows Connecticut state office closures for weather-related decisions, and each ECDC follows its local school district in Groton or New London.

If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 211 or 911.

Stay safe and warm!

02/22/2026

Due to inclement weather, the CFA Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) and Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC) are closed Monday, February 23rd. All other physical facilities are closed, and services are being provided remotely.

The UCC follows Connecticut state office closures for weather-related decisions, and each ECDC follows its local school district in Groton or New London.

If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 211 or 911.

Stay safe and warm!

02/19/2026

You're invited! Join us to celebrate the return of Daylight Saving Time and learn about the high-quality mental health and psychiatric services at CFA’s Mental Health Clinic in Westbrook 🌞

Enjoy food and drink from Coastline Brewing Company, a silent auction, and CFA clinic tours.

Can't join us but want to support? Sponsorship opportunities are available.

Limited tickets available - save money by buying in advance!

Kids 12 & under are free.

Tickets & sponsorships: https://trellis.org/shine-a-light-on-mental-health

02/13/2026

This Valentine’s Day, we are sharing the love through CFA’s Children’s Fund. 💗

Because of this fund, we are able to support our most vulnerable children with urgent needs such as, food, winter clothing, safety essentials, childcare, and emergency housing. It also helps provide camp tuition, sports equipment, and enrichment opportunities that let children simply be children.

Help us provide safety, stability, and opportunity.

Donate at bit.ly/cfachildrensfund💗

The Children’s Fund is a restricted fund at CFA dedicated to supporting our most vulnerable children. It is not used for operational expenses and serves as a true safety net when other program funding and local resources are no longer available.

02/11/2026

Now enrolling children ages 3 – 5 at our New London and Groton Early Childhood Development Centers. Our preschool programs offer a warm, nurturing environment where children build communication, social, emotional, and cognitive skills through high quality care and education. Learn more about how we can be your little one’s “home away from home” at the link in our bio or by visiting www.childandfamilyagency.org/programs/early-childhood-development-center/

01/30/2026

A sense of safety should be a basic part of life for everyone. We are here to listen, respond, and support those who may feel uncertainty or fear.

01/26/2026

Due to inclement weather, the CFA Urgent Crisis Center (UCC) and Early Childhood Development Centers (ECDC) are closed today. All other physical facilities are closed, and services are being provided remotely.

The UCC follows Connecticut state office closures for weather-related decisions, and each ECDC follows its local school district in Groton or New London.

If you are in crisis or need immediate assistance, please call 211 or 911.

Stay safe and warm today!

01/23/2026

CFA School-Based Health Centers are in 20 schools across Southeastern CT and provide medical care and mental health support right at school during the day.

Register or request an appointment today at CTCFA.org

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and reflect on his enduring call for justice and equality. May we each find small ways to live out these values in our communities.

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7 Vauxhall Street
New London, CT
06320

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

Website

http://www.childandfamilyagency.org/

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Our Story

Founded in 1809, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut (CFA) nurtures children and families to develop their strengths through its service, partnership, and advocacy.

CFA breaks down barriers to care by focusing on mental and physical health services and providing families with high-quality programs and accessible resources with the goal of nurturing not only children and families, but the communities they live in.

Serving children and their families in New London, Windham, Middlesex, and eastern New Haven counties our programs include:

14 School-Based Health Centers