Kids & Family

Making Family Visitation Rooms a Safe and Comforting Space

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Politics 08 Sep, 2023

DANBURY, CT — The Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) has reopened the Danbury office's family visitation rooms. The agency currently serves about 3,000 kids in the state across six regions. About 121 are served by the Danbury regional office.

State Announces Opening of Four Children's Urgent Crisis Centers to Provide Immediate Mental Health Services to Youth in Need

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Health 14 Sep, 2023

Last month, Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes participated in a ceremony at The Village for Families and Children in Hartford to celebrate the grand opening of the new children's urgent crisis center operated by the nonprofit agency.

Taking the Journey to Creating Livable Communities

Izabela Bonzanini Well-being - Kids & Family - News - Health 18 Sep, 2023

America’s population is rapidly aging. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, by 2034, the nation will have more people age 65 or older than under 18. By 2060, nearly 1 in 4 people in the United States will be at least 65 years old.

It’s So Embarrassing

Izabela Bonzanini What Is The Next Step In Your Life? - Kids & Family - News 18 Sep, 2023

The onset of puberty is a difficult time for children and parents alike. I think it’s important to tackle the issue with sensitivity. After the problems we have faced in our adult life, we may have forgotten how uncomfortable it was to talk about our bodies as we entered adolescence. Just as it’s important to give children a chance to understand what puberty all is about, it’s important to take their concerns seriously.

My Older Children Are in School, Now What Do I Do with My Preschooler?

Izabela Bonzanini Kids & Family - News - Health 22 Sep, 2023

The 2023-2024 school year is now underway. On Tuesday (08/29), Danbury families hugged their school-aged children and watched them get on their bus or walked them to school.