Community Child Guidance Clinic, Inc.

Save the date to join us for our Community Unity Fall Festival, a day of fun and cultural celebration, on Saturday, September 21, 2024!

We have an array of entertainment and activities for children, along with vendors and resource tables that showcase the incredible diversity and offerings of our community. This year, we are especially excited to welcome new food vendors, featuring a wide range of delicious cuisines (stay tuned!). We are also looking forward to hosting more entertainers and offering more craft activities and games than ever before.

We can't wait to see you this September—come and enjoy the festivities with us! Be sure to RSVP on our event page today to stay updated with all our Fall Fest news!
🩵🧡 https://www.facebook.com/share/nbqLR5tcmrFABNyw/ 🧡🩵

VENDORS - We are seeking food trucks, artisans, service providers, nonprofits, farmers, and more from across Connecticut to join us, with a special focus on small businesses that represent the true diversity and multiculturalism of our community. Click here to apply for a space at the event: https://forms.gle/cKy8kSWSsWM1wheP6

Mark your calendars! CCGC is going to the Hartford Yard Goats on August 28! 🩵⚾️💚

Stay tuned for more information and for tickets to become available. All tickets sold through CCGC for this fun event will directly benefit children's mental health and special education services. We can't wait to see you there!

Congratulations to our newest employee of the quarter, Christina Tolly! Miss Chrissy is our lead teacher at the CCGC School and she is always going above and beyond to support her students and fellow school staff!

Chrissy initially applied to CCGC School after wanting a change of pace from public school teaching to a position in special education, and has been with us for many wonderful years since! In her own words, "I am one of the lead teachers and day to day is never the same. Every day brings something new but overall I am in the classroom with the students, teaching. I enjoy working with the students and watching them grow and learn. I appreciate the chance to be creative in my teaching and working with a great team. I received my master's in special education after working as a paraprofessional in an intensive education program and realized that I enjoyed working with students with exceptionalities more than just being in a general education classroom." Outside of the classroom, you can find Chrissy spending time with her family, going to the beach, and playing pool!

Thank you for all that you do for our students and school!!

Happy 4th!!🩵🤍❤️

Don't forget to purchase your CCGC t-shirt, including the design made by Neveah, one of our very own school kids! All proceeds from t-shirt sales will directly go towards supporting children's mental health and special education services here at CCGC. And we must say so ourselves, these designs are pretty great this year!

Follow this link to purchase Neveah's, and all our other, designs!
https://www.bonfire.com/store/ccgctees/

As a reminder, CCGC is closed starting today, and we will be reopening for services on Monday, July 8, 2024.

If you need to contact us urgently while we are closed please follow the directions given to you by your child’s clinician or by calling 860-643-2101. We will reopen on Monday, July 8, 2024.

For all routine matters please contact us on July 8, and for emergencies please contact 211 or 911 as needed.

Enjoy the summer weather!

Due to some unforeseen technical difficulties, we were a bit delayed in bringing you our 2024 kid-designed t-shirt contest winner... but we are so excited to finally announce our winner!

Our 2024 t-shirt contest winner is one of our talented school students, Neveah. Neveah is a smart, thoughtful, and caring girl who just finished up a great school year at CCGC. When designing her shirt, she was overwhelmed with all the possibilities of what to create and just began drawing different things when her teacher told her she didn’t have to make only one thing to get started. She settled on a fairytale-inspired design and began doodling her mushrooms and a scene of butterflies and bushes. When describing why she chose this design route Neveah said, “Cause mushrooms always win!" "When I was drawing I had no idea what I was going to draw at first ... I just kept throwing ideas out there ... So I decided to go to a fairytale type of thing and I had to add a positive note so that's why I put the sign 'be kind'." It was only natural that a talented artist like Neveah with such a creative idea would win, her main hobbies include painting and drawing and when asked what her goals in life are, she said she just wants to paint and be happy.

When reflecting on her time at the CCGC school she shared, "I've learned how to handle my emotions more and use coping skills," with her favorite coping skills being painting and drawing. When asked what advice for future CCGC students she would offer, she pondered the question thoughtfully before stating, “I’d say just do your best!”.

We are so excited for Neveah and all the amazing things she has ahead of her and are thrilled to be able to bring her ‘be kind’ mushroom design to life in a t-shirt that can be purchased to help support her and all the other school classrooms here at CCGC by using this link
https://www.bonfire.com/store/ccgctees/

We had a blast this past weekend celebrating Pride at West Hartford Pride and making calming glitter jars!
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As Pride Month comes to a close, we just wanted to take a moment to draw attention to the importance of supporting LGBTQ+ youth as it relates to mental health concerns. LGBTQ+ youth are more likely than their peers to experience depression or attempt su***de, BUT this risk is significantly lowered when a child feels support from their family, school and at least one adult in their life.

If you would like to learn more about these issues, or if they are affecting you or a loved one, please visit the resources below.

Trevor Project LGBTQIA+ mental health resources
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/mental-health/

Gender Identity resources for helping young people
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/gender-identity/

Sexual orientation resources for helping young people
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/resources/category/sexual-orientation/

Shout out to our CCGC team who represented us in the annual Rotary Golf Tournament! Our team did great playing golf and helping support this great event that helps to support a variety of nonprofits, including CCGC! A special shoutout to our very own Stacy who one the longest drive for women in the competition!⛳️

CCGC will be closed from July 1-5, 2024 for a holiday break. If you need to contact us urgently while we are closed please follow the directions given to you by your child’s clinician or by calling 860-643-2101. For emergencies, please contact 211 or 911 as needed.

For all other routine matters, we can be reached once we return to regular hours on July 8th.

Enjoy the summer weather and have a happy and safe Fourth of July!

The results are in… together we raised over $30,800 at the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP!!!

Thank you again to everyone who was a part of the Gathering and to those who came out to support this great cause. It was wonderful to be able to see everyone come together to accomplish something truly amazing for the kids we all care so much about! This grand total would not be possible without the generous support of everyone involved, especially our platinum sponsor, Compass MSP, our gold sponsors, May, Bonee & Clark and M&T Bank, and our silver sponsor, Talcott Resolution.

We would also like to give a big thank you to our wonderful Gathering Committee, without their hard work, this amazing night would not have been possible, and BLDG 4 for providing a beautiful venue.

These funds will go to great use benefitting the children of CCGC by supporting children's mental health and special education services and purchasing many of the items on our wishlist!

Thank you again to our whole community for coming together to make this possible, you are amazing and we can't wait to see what we can accomplish together next!

We wanted to give one final shoutout to some of our helping hand sponsors and community supporters whose last-minute and night-of donations helped support mental health and special education services at CCGC.

Senator MD Rahman with Marjars Sourcing, Inc. and Burgos Cleaning generously provided helping hand sponsorship while our wonderful community donors included Linda Lewis, Bob Rodner, Paul Walsh, Matt Newcomb, Tara Bucchi, Mr. Junk, Wendy Tolman, and Peter Dickenson, as well as Carly Naples who donated specifically to support Blue Baskets, and initiative providing gifts to children who have experienced a traumatic life event.

These donations will create new and powerful opportunities for children in our care to learn, heal, and grow using the best possible resources and technology for years to come. Thanks to this support, and the support of all of our sponsors and donors, children in our community truly can grow better, together!

We just wanted to give one final shoutout to our gold level sponsors of the Growing Together Gathering, M&T Bank and May, Bonee & Clark a division of Risk Strategies. Their generous support as this year's gold sponsors will not only help support mental health and special education services at CCGC, it will create new and powerful opportunities for children in our care to learn, heal, and grow using the best possible resources and technology for years to come. Thanks to this support, and the support of all of our sponsors and donors, children in our community truly can grow better, together.

Happy first day of Summer!

And the longest day of the year!☀️

Happy Juneteenth!

Reminder CCGC is closed today and will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, June 20.

Happy Father's Day to all the Dads and Father figures out there!🤍

CCGC is hiring! Join our team helping children for over 60 years by applying to one of our open positions to see why it is so great to work here! Positions offer equal opportunity employment, professional development opportunities, comprehensive benefits, and more!

We are currently hiring the following positions:
- Student Support Manager
- Part Time Grow Ahead Coordinator
- Part Time Parochial School Social Worker
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) Part Time Position
- Driver - Student Transport - V Endorsement Part Time
- Clinician - IICAPS
- Special Education Teacher
- Mental Health Counselor
- Transportation Teaching Assistant

For more information about these positions and to apply, please visit our website at https://www.ccgcinc.org/who-we-are/work-with-us/

We hope you'll join our team!!

Thank you to everyone who came out to support at last night's Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP! We had such a blast spending time with community and raising money for the support of children's mental health and special education services!💛

We are still tallying the final results and can't wait to share more updates about totals raised, memories made, and what your support allowed us to get for the betterment of the services we provide at CCGC. Stay tuned!🩵

Happy Pride Month from CCGC!
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We are very excited to announce that the Growing Together Gathering is presented by Compass MSP! Their generous support as this year's PLATINUM sponsor will not only help support mental health and special education services at CCGC, it will create new and powerful opportunities for children in our care to learn, heal, and grow using the best possible resources and technology for years to come. Thanks to this support, and the support of all of our sponsors and donors, children in our community truly can grow better, together.

Compass is a business that truly cares, and they provide valuable services for our whole community too! You can check out Compass MSP's website to learn more about their managed IT and cybersecurity services can help to keep your organization secure and efficient, (just like they do for us)! Visit them at compassmsp.com to learn more.

You, too, can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting out event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Thank you to Stacy Martincheck, Tine Ayoub, Alaina Platz, The North Star Program At CCGC, CCGC Admin Team, CCGC Board of Directors, CCGC Executive Team, CCGC School, and CCGC IICAPS and In-Home Services for their recent contributions of auction items for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to bid on these auction items and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting our event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Happy Memorial Day!

Just a reminder CCGC is closed today, enjoy the long weekend!

Thank you to Georgina's Italian Restaurant, Hartford Flavor Company, Super Liquors at Putnam Plaza, and Farmington Polo Club for their recent contributions of auction items for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to bid on these auction items and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting our event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Thank you to Stone Age Rock Gym, Blackledge Country Club, Time Machine Hobby, and Stumpy's Hatchet House for their recent contributions of auction items for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to bid on these auction items and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting our event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Thank you to DORO Restaurant Group, Hartford Yard Goats, Manchester Wine and Liquors, SpareTime Entertainment, and Highland Park Market for their recent contributions of auction items for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to bid on these auction items and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting our event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

We want to invite you AND your whole family to a night of fun at the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP!

This kid-friendly event has entertainment and refreshments for people of all ages, including
💜kids crafts and activities
💛kid friendly catering options
🩷face painting
💚bounce house
🧡and more!

We can't wait to see you and your family there!

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting out event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Thank you to Labyrinth Brewing Company, Elicit Brewing Company, Urban Lodge Brewing Company, The Firestone Art Studio and Cafe, and Silk City Coffee for their recent contributions of auction items for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to bid on these auction items and experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting our event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

Thank you to the Rotary Club of Manchester for their recent donation as a Helping Hand Sponsor for the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP. Your donation will raise money to help make it possible for more children to access enhanced mental health and special education services, and give them the chance to get outside and experience everything the world has to offer. Through these programs and services, we know that children truly can grow better, together.

You can join us on May 31st at 6:30 pm to experience the magic that happens when a community comes together for an important cause. We are looking forward to an evening of community, connection, and enjoyment at BLDG 4 right here in Manchester, where we will have an auction, games and prizes, entertainment, delicious food, cocktails, and more.

Tickets are on sale now! To purchase tickets or to donate directly, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio.

More information about this exciting event can be found by visiting out event page on Facebook or on our website, https://www.ccgcinc.org/ccgcgathering2024.html

We are 10 days away from the big day, get your tickets today!
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Where else can you get a dinner out, tasty drinks, fun activities, and time with community, all supporting a worthy cause starting at only $40?!?!
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We are so excited to welcome you all back for another night of community and enjoyment at our newly reimagined fundraiser, the Growing Together Gathering presented by Compass MSP! Join us as we return to BLDG 4 in Manchester, where we will have both new and familiar activities, games, prizes, entertainment, delicious culinary creations, craft beverages, and more in addition to our annual auction. This year we are inviting our guests to bring their families! We look forward to offering children's activities and entertainment as well as fun for the adults so that everyone can have a great time and come together as a community (and who says the kids DON'T need a nice night out too, right!?).
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For more information about the event and to stay updated with details, check out our event page on Facebook. To purchase tickets, please visit https://givebutter.com/c/CCGCGathering24 or click the link in our Instagram bio!