Community
Caroline’s Gift:A fund established in the late ‘90’s by a Newtown family in memory of their daughter, Caroline. This fund, administered by NYFS, offers financial support to families who are dealing with a child’s terminal or catastrophic illness. Requests are processed by the Agency and forwarded to the family who make the determination regarding a financial award. Recipients may remain anonymous.
Community Outreach:
NYFS is a passionately inspired team of professionals, parents and volunteers who are dedicated to helping families and children reach their potential. The organization continues to establish outreach and form community alliances through education & expanding existing working relationships with schools & other agencies, such as the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury, Danbury Youth Services, Newtown & Danbury area school systems, the Department of Children and Families, Danbury Hospital, Newtown Visiting Nurse Association & the Newtown Prevention Council. Additional agency programs have been awarded through state grants & partnerships with the Connecticut Council of Family Service Agencies to deliver Welfare to Work services through the Employment Success Program.
Community Collaborations:
The agency meets the United Way of Western Connecticut’s community impact outcomes by collaborating with surrounding area agencies, courts & other state & local social service agencies to increase & insure community wellness. NYFS provides an LCSW to conduct bi-monthly observations in the classrooms to help teachers identify children at risk and help manage problem behaviors in class through The Interfaith Learning Center. The agency also provides a staff therapist for weekly home visits to elderly clients through Connecticut Community Care Inc.
Newtown Prevention Council:
NYFS works closely with The Newtown Prevention Council which was founded in 1986. The mission of the Newtown Prevention Council is to build a coalition of community members working toward a safe and substance free town. Amanda Walsh, Grant Coordinator for the Newtown Prevention Council has an office at NYFS' 17 Church Hill Building. For more information call 203.270.4335 or visit www.newtownprevention.org.
Women Empowering Women:
A support group for women that will provide a creative space share women's issues. Women will find a supportive and safe place to explore their challenges and encourage one another to reach their fullest potential. Thursdays, 6:45 pm - 7:45 pm.