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12/18/2025

The holidays can be stressful for kids and teens. We were grateful to join WTNH News 8 alongside Wellmore Behavioral Health to share how Urgent Crisis Centers provide immediate mental health support for youth, even when school is out. Click the link to watch the full segment.

CFA Urgent Crisis Center holiday hours:
Open 10am–6pm:
12/24
12/26 to 12/27
12/29 to 12/31
1/2 to 1/3

Closed:
12/25 and 1/1

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – On today’s “CT BUZZ,” Host Natasha Lubczenko highlighted critical mental health resources available to children and teens during the holiday season, a time that can…

12/11/2025

Before we jump into the holidays, here’s a look back at our fall. Thanks for being with us as we head into the next season!

12/03/2025

Yesterday we were excited to host Governor Ned Lamont and state and local leaders at CFA for a press conference about Connecticut’s new Early Childhood Education Endowment. This is a big step forward for child care in our state. As the Endowment grows, it will help more families access affordable care, support higher wages for early educators, and invest in stronger, modern child care facilities.

Office of Governor Ned Lamont
Cathy Osten
State Senator Martha Marx
State Representative Anthony Nolan
Aundré Bumgardner
State Representative Dan Gaiewski
Mayor Passero

11/26/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at CFA! Thank you for being part of our community.

Our offices and Early Childhood Development Centers will close at noon on Wednesday, November 26 and will reopen on Monday, December 1.

Please note that our Urgent Crisis Center will be open on Friday, November 28 from 10 to 6 and on Saturday, November 29 from 10 to 6.

11/25/2025

We’re hiring! Make a difference every day by supporting kids and families in our community. Multiple clinical and early childhood positions are open now, with opportunities in Pawcatuck, Westbrook, New London, and Groton.

Apply at childandfamilyagency.org/careers

11/24/2025

Thank you, Dom, for all you do with our Youth Engagement Partnership (YEP!).

NEW LONDON –  He’s a caring native New Londoner, who says he didn’t want to carry on working in education. But one year on and Dominique Griffin, the Community Navigator […]

11/12/2025

To our nurse practitioners: thank you for going above and beyond every day. Your dedication, compassion, and expertise make a real difference in the lives of those you serve.

11/10/2025

Our Healthy Futures Fall Fun Day brought families together for crafts, games, and seasonal treats. Parents and children spent the day creating, laughing, and connecting with others in the community.

CFA's Healthy Futures program offers in-home prenatal and early childhood support for families in Middlesex County. Learn more at CTCFA.org

11/08/2025

Our Family Resource Center team attended the 2025 Parents as Teachers International Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where they gained new tools and ideas to better serve families in New London County.

As we celebrate Parents as Teachers Day on November 8, we recognize and thank the dedicated parent educators, home visitors, and caregivers who walk alongside families every step of the way.

CFA’s Family Resource Centers provide free early childhood and family support services to help kids thrive from birth through school age.

Learn more about our Family Resource Centers and where to find them at CTCFA.org

11/05/2025

It’s National Stress Awareness Day. Here's a reminder to slow down, breathe, and take care of yourself.

Here are 5 tips to relax and de-stress.

💚 Unplug for 10 minutes - Take a brief break from screens and notifications. Use this time to stretch, journal, or simply sit quietly. You might be surprised how much lighter you feel.

💚 Do one thing you enjoy - Make time for something that makes you smile. Whether that’s listening to music, reading, cooking, or hanging out with your kids, friends, or pets.

💚 Talk to someone you trust - You don’t have to carry stress alone. Sharing your thoughts with a friend, family member, or counselor can help. Sometimes being heard can help you start to feel less stressed.

💚 Practice deep breathing - Slow, deep breathing signals your body that it’s okay to relax. Try inhaling for 4 counts and exhaling for 4 counts. Repeat a few times to calm your nervous system and clear your mind.

💚 Take a walk outside - Even a short walk can help lower stress hormones and boost your mood. Try stepping outside for a few minutes to breathe fresh air and notice your surroundings.

Learn more about CFA’s mental health services at CTCFA.org

11/03/2025

Who We Are at CFA

Child & Family Agency provides a full spectrum of care for children and families, from mental health and medical services to early childhood programs and crisis support.

Explore the five key areas that make up CFA’s work, all united under one mission: advancing individual and community health.

📍 Learn more at CTCFA.org

11/03/2025

More food support resources in Connecticut.

NORWICH
➡️ St. Vincent de Paul- 12 Cliff St. Norwich
Mondays 9:30am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Wednesdays 9am-12pm & 1pm-3pm
Saturdays 9am-12pm
Hot Meals:
Monday-Saturday 8am-10am (Breakfast)
Monday-Saturday 11:30am-1pm (Lunch)

➡️United Way of Southeastern CT Mobile Food Pantry - Three Rivers 574 New London Tpke, Norwich
2nd Wednesday of the month 4pm-5pm

➡️UCFS Rosalyn Allen - 47 Town St. Norwich
Monday-Thursday 8am-6:30pm
Fridays 8am-4:30pm

➡️Feed the Sheep Food Pantry - 134 Boswell Ave. Norwich
Fridays 3pm-5pm

➡️Lee Memorial United Methodist Chruch - 294 Washington St. Norwich
Fridays 12:30pm-2pm

➡️Catholic Charities - 331 Main St, Norwich
Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-7pm
By appointment only
(860)889-8346

➡️Easterseals Veterans Rally Point - 24 Stotts Ave, Norwich
Active military/veterans only
Call for details
(860)859-4148

➡️El Shaddai Worship Center - 156 North Main St, Norwich
Delivery Only
Call for appointment
(772)361-4979
(860)710-4026

LEDYARD
➡️Linda C. Davis Food Pantry - 728 Colonel Ledyard Hwy. Ledyard
Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday- 9am-11am

➡️Outreach for the Unreached Ministry - 12 Inchcliffe Dr. Gales Ferry
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 9am-11am

➡️New Life Christian Fellowship Food Pantry - 1729 Center Groton Rd. Ledyard
2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month 9am-11am


MONTVILLE
➡️Montville Social Services - 310 Norwich New London Tpke. Montville
Monday-Friday 8:30am-3pm

➡️Montville Union Baptist Church - 279 Rt. 163, Montville
2nd and 4th Saturday of the month 9am-11am

➡️Uplifting Grace -130 Rt. 32, Uncasville
3rd Saturday of the month 9am-1pm

➡️Bette's Bounty at UCP of Eastern CT - 42 Norwich Rd, Quaker Hill
Monday-Friday 9am-4pm
By appointment only
Individuals with disabilities and their families only


SPRAGUE
➡️Sisters of Mercy - 54 W. Main St. Baltic
Thursdays 3pm-4pm

➡️Town of Sprague Food Pantry - 1 Main St, Baltic
Wednesdays 8am-noon


MARLBOROUGH
➡️Marlborough Food Bank -3 Wilhenger Dr. Marlborough
Monday/Wednesday/Thursday 8am-4:30pm
Tuesday 8am-7pm
Friday 8am-12pm


COLUMBIA
➡️Mobile Foodshare - 3 School House Rd, Columbia
Every other Thursday 1pm-1:30pm


HEBRON
➡️Hebron Interfaith Human Services - 26 Pendleton Dr, Hebron
Tuesday/Thursday 9am-6pm
Friday 12pm-5pm
Hebron/Amston families may shop once per week.

➡️Foodshare Mobile Produce - 1 Main St, Hebron
Every other Tuesday 11:15am-11:45am

LISBON
➡️St. Mary's Food Pantry - 34 North Main St, Jewett City
Tuesday 10am-4pm


LEBANON
➡️Town of Lebanon Food Pantry - 579 Exeter Rd, Lebanon
Call Lebanon Social Services Director
(860)642-4580
By appointment only