Kids & Family

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.

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.

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.