WOMEN AND FAMILIES CENTER
Programs
Youth Outreach And Support
REACH (REACHING EVERY ADOLESCENT TO CREATE HOPE) PROVIDES OUTREACH, CASE MANAGEMENT, CRISIS INTERVENTION, PSYCHOEDUCATIONAL GROUPS, AND ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE TO YOUTH AGES 12-24. TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IS AVAILABLE TO THOSE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18-21. ADVOCATES HELP YOUTH TO IDENTIFY THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM REMAINING STABLY HOUSED, AND GUIDE THEM TO A SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL PATH THAT WILL LEAD TO AN IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IN 2016-2017, THE PROGRAM TOUCHED THE LIVES OF 500 AT- RISK YOUTH. ONE YOUTH INDICATED, "WITH THE HELP OF THIS PROGRAM, I HAVE A PLACE THAT MY DAUGHTER AND I CAN CALL OUR OWN."GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$575.4KCrisis Intervention Services
SACS (SEXUAL ASSAULT CRISIS SERVICES) OFFERS NO-COST, 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND THEIR LOVED ONES IN MERIDEN, WALLINGFORD, CHESHIRE, MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NEW HAVEN, WOODBRIDGE, BETHANEY, EAST HAVEN, HAMDEN, NORTH HAVEN, BRANFORD, NORTH BRANFORD, GUILFORD, AND MADISON. ADDITIONAL SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM COUNSELING, ACCOMPANIMENT TO THE HOSPITAL AND THROUGH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM, SUPPORT GROUPS AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY RESOURCES. COUNSELORS HELP CLIENTS TO BUILD THE SUPPORTS AND SKILLS NEEDED TO ALLEVIATE THE STRESSORS THEY MAY BE EXPERIENCING, AND TO RECLAIM POWER, CONTROL, AND A SENSE OF SAFETY AND SECURITY. A CLIENT RECENTLY STATED, "IF IT WEREN'T FOR THIS GROUP, I MIGHT HAVE NEVER TALKED ABOUT MY ABUSE."GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$887.2KSTAR Before & After School Program
STAR IS A BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM LOCATED IN THREE OF MERIDEN'S ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. PARENT FEES ARE DETERMINED BY A SLIDING FEE SCALE. EXPERIENCED STAFF HELP CHILDREN (GRADES K-5) TO DISCOVER THE MAGIC OF LEARNING THROUGH ENGAGEMENT IN HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES, FIELD TRIPS AND SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTATIONS FOCUSING ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, ART, AND MATH (STEAM). IN ADDITION, CHILDREN WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM ARE ASSISTED WITH THEIR HOMEWORK BY CREDENTIALED TUTORS. RECENTLY A PARENT RAVED ABOUT HER CHILD'S VASTLY IMPROVED GRADES. THE PARENT NOTED, "WITHOUT THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, HIS SUCCESS WOULDN'T BE POSSIBLE."GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJul 1, 2020 – Jun 30, 2021Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$426.8K
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