Organization Category: Youth and Family

LAUREL HOUSE, INC.

Laurel House helps individuals and families achieve and sustain mental health to lead fulfilling lives in the community. The core purpose is early intervention, social inclusion and recovery. Laurel House, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has been in operation since 1984 and serves 8 towns in lower Fairfield County from Greenwich to Westport.

Written by on September 6, 2014

FAMILY & CHILDREN’S AGENCY, INC.

A voluntary, private, nonprofit family service agency established in 1942 to serve Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Westport, Weston, and Wilton. Call to see if the program you need services Greenwich. They are funded by the State, fee-for-service programs, and private sources.

Written by on August 22, 2014

AL-ANON & ALATEEN FAMILY GROUPS CONNECTICUT

AL-ANON and ALATEEN – for younger members, is a worldwide organization that offers a program of help and mutual support for individuals, their families and friends with a drinking problem.  Free 12 STEP Programs.

Written by on August 19, 2014

CT PARENT INFORMATION AND RESOURCE CENTER

A state-wide organization in leveraging parent engagement efforts, providing resources and services to anyone who has a stake and/or role in children’s educational success. It is committees to partnering and collaborating with the CONNECTICUT STATE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (CSDE), local education agencies, community and faith-based organizations, colleges and universities and others to help ensure that families of all backgrounds […]

Written by on August 17, 2014

THE AMERICAN JOB CENTER SOUTHWEST

The American Job Center Network provides services to unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking jobs and job search assistance at no cost. Job seekers are afforded convenient access to the employment, education, training and information services they need at a single location. All are welcome and encouraged to visit the American Job Center Network and use the […]

Written by on August 10, 2014

FAMILY REENTRY

Begun in 1984, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to reducing crime by counseling criminal offenders and their families. It works within all areas of the criminal justice system, acting as consultant to courts and probation agencies, prisons, halfway houses, and parole boards in designing pre-release family therapy programs and programs for potential offenders. There are […]

Written by on August 5, 2014

JEWISH FAMILY SERVICES OF GREENWICH

A non-discriminatory, social service agency established in 1983 whose mission is to improve the quality of life for families and individuals of all ages while embracing Jewish wisdom, tradition and compassion. JFS is funded by the United Way, UJA Federation of Greenwich, the town of Greenwich, and private donations.

Written by on August 5, 2014

BIRTHRIGHT OF GREATER STAMFORD

Founded in 1968, Birthright takes a non-moralistic, non-judgmental approach toward helping women with unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy dilemmas.

Written by on August 1, 2014

GREENWICH TAX ASSESSOR

Town office responsible for the values assigned for taxation purposes to all real estate and personal property in Greenwich. All property is assessed at 70% of market value. Revaluation is mandated by state law every 4 years. A full physical revaluation, with appraisers inspecting property to determine value, is done every five years.  This is […]

Written by on July 28, 2014

YERWOOD CENTER

Begun in 1943, and later named after Dr. Joyce Yerwood, the first black female doctor in Connecticut, this resource center provides education and personal development opportunities to Stamford’s diverse community. The Boys and Girls Club of Stamford now operates the programs.

Written by on July 25, 2014

URBAN LEAGUE OF SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT, INC.

Founded in 1969, this is one of over 100 local affiliates.  Their mission, at the Urban League of Southern Connecticut (ULSC),  is to enable African Americans and other minority groups to secure and sustain economic self-reliance and parity through education and instruction. The vision of ULSC is to unify, inspire and empower through leadership, advocacy […]

Written by on July 24, 2014