Women and Families Center

We are excited to announce that our Before and After School Programs were chosen to be the beneficiaries of Operation Warm and the Subaru Loves to Help – Free Coat Event in partnership with Quality Subaru of Wallingford.

The details of this event are as follows:
Date: Monday, January 22, 2024
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Address: WFC 169 Colony Street Meriden (2nd Floor)

To be eligible children must be in grades K-5 and attending Meriden schools. Space is limited.

**RSVP is required ** Walk-in are not welcome.
Contact Rebecca @ 475-775-4895 or [email protected] to register.

Warm of America, Inc. Subaru

Before the Thanksgiving madness takes hold (in the best way, of course), we want to take a moment to thank you 🧡 And while we don’t want to “pour it on too thick,” your continued trust and support are like the gravy to our mashed potatoes. This holiday, we just want to say that our growth is all thanks to incredible people like you! ✨

P.S. Our office will be closed on Nov 23-24, but we're back on Nov 27. Wishing you a joyful Thanksgiving from the whole team! 🍁

Do you have a favorite food you like to make for Thanksgiving? Let us know in the comments ⬇️

Children and Family Services Center - Women & Families Center,Connecticut Women and Families Center is committed to promoting equity and improving quality of life through services that foster empowerment and independence.Reach us at 203-235 – 9297.

Please join the Women and Families Center on Saturday, July 22, 2023 for the Matchbox Twenty 2023 Tour at the Mohegan Sun as we enjoy a great concert from a luxury Suite. We will be in the Earth Suite at the Mohegan Sun Arena where you will enjoy a private entrance to the Suite with plenty of seating overlooking the stage. The accommodations include private bathrooms and a full cashbar. So come support the Women and Families Center while you are enjoying the concert in the "Lap of Luxury" in the beautiful Earth Suite!! Tickets are $100 . Ticket price includes hors d'oeurves from 6pm - 7pm. To purchase tickets click the link below - https://womenfamilies.networkforgood.com/events/54910-wfc-matchbox-twenty-concert

Children and Family Services Center - Women & Families Center,Connecticut

The Women and Families Center (WFC) is proud to announce their inaugural Walk for Hope to End Homelessness on May 7! The 2-mile charity walk takes place at Choate Rosemary Hall. The walk will feature the beautiful Choate campus, a picnic after the walk and organizers expects nearly 300 walkers to raise thousands of dollars for WFC. The walk begins at 9am.

All participants will receive a custom walk t-shirt with their registration. After the walk, participants are encouraged to stay for the picnic for food, drink, music, co****le, and more!

Click the link below to register or make a donation!!

https://www.jbsports.com/wfc-walk-for-hope-to-end-homelessness

Are you an out of school youth aged 18-24 and interested in becoming a CNA? WFC is currently accepting applicants to enroll in this free training. If you or someone you know is interested, please contact Maryvette at 475-775-4901 or [email protected]

Interested in taking adult ESL classes. Enroll now for the Fall 2022. For more information please contact Maryvette at 475-775-4901 or [email protected].

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is in full swing. Below is a schedule of events coming up for the rest of SAAM. For more information please contact Gina at [email protected] or Marcia at [email protected].

Interested in expressing yourself and replenishing your mind through painting. Join us on April 21st from 5:30pm-6:30pm at 169 Colony Street Meriden. RSVP to Marcia at [email protected] or Gina at [email protected].

Join us for an Open House celebrating SAAM on April 27th from 12:00-2:00pm at 169 Colony Street Meriden. There will be a brief program as well as light refreshments. Please RSVP to Marcia at 475.775.4898 or [email protected].

Throughout the month of April please join us in raising awareness about sexual assault and working towards eradicating sexual violence!

April is sexual assault awareness month! Please join us in raising awareness throughout the month of April.

Join us on April 27th from 12:00pm-2:00pm for an Open House celebrating Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). This event is open community service providers, victims/survivors of sexual violence, and their loved ones. Please RSVP to Marcia at [email protected] or 475-775-4898.

We would love to have you join us as we honor SAAM month with a 4 week support group where we will be exploring the link between sexual assault and addiction as well as empowering one another in breaking those links!

During the month of January, New England Brewing Co.. in conjunction with the Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee and Women and Families Center (WFC) ran the Fuzzy for a Cause Campaign. Restaurants in New Haven collected money as well as donated items for WFC’s Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS) program. The campaign collected $1500 in money and donated, 100% of which was donated to WFC’s SACS program.

Free vaccination clinic tomorrow, Wednesday, February 9th for children ages 5-11. No appointment needed.
WFC
169 Colony Street Meriden

Many thanks to Connex Credit Union and Carl Casper. You are making the holidays a little brighter for some of Central CTs most vulnerable residents!!!

Have you been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying your rent? A UniteCT indoor event will be coming to the American Job Center 272 South Main Street Middletown on Monday, December 20th from 10:00-3:00pm. Masks are required. To learn more about and the electric program https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT
To sign up for an appointment https://www.signupgenius.com/go/unitect
For more information about this event please contact Darlena Young, [email protected]

Open DOHR is now enrolling for CNA classes. Participants must be between the ages of 18-24. The winter session is scheduled to begin in February 2022. For more information contact John, [email protected] or 475-775-4899.

There’s still time to stop by today if you are in need of rental or electric utility assistance.

The UniteCT Bus is coming to the Meriden Library tomorrow, Tuesday, Oct. 19th from 12-5:30pm. See below for contact information. Walk-ins are welcome for this event.

Just a reminder that the UniteCT Bus will be coming to the Meriden Library on Tuesday, Oct. 19th from 12-5:30pm. See below for contact information and how to register for an appointment.

Currently enrolling-
Please call to schedule an appointment at 475-775-4900

Good morning! Today we have a representative from Women & Families Center here to provide information on applying for the UniteCT emergency rental and utility assistance program.

This is for households that have been impacted by Covid-19 in some way. Stop by for information and to set an appointment for application assistance.

Have you been financially impacted by COVID-19 and need help paying your rent? The UniteCT Bus will be at the Meriden Public Library on Tuesday, October 19th from 12:00-5:30pm. To learn more about and the electric program https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/UniteCT

To sign up for an appointment https://www.signupgenius.com/go/unitect

For more information please contact Maryvette @ 203.600.8695 or [email protected]

Women and Families Center Open DOHR program has several free courses to help you learn English, improve your skills, study for a job, prepare to become a U.S. citizen, and more!

Family Literacy ESL & Civics ESL

To register for the upcoming fall classes call our Education Specialist at 475-775-4900.

To register please bring
♦ forms of Photo ID
♦Social Security If applicable
♦Proof of address
♦Proof of Employment if applicable

El programa Open DOHR del Women and Families Center tiene varios cursos gratuitos para ayudarlo a aprender inglés, mejorar sus habilidades, estudiar para un trabajo, prepararse para convertirse en ciudadano de los EE. UU. Y más.

Alfabetización Familiar ESL y Educación Cívica ESL

Para registrarse para las próximas clases de otoño, llame a nuestra especialista de educación al 475-775-4900.

Para registrarse por favor traiga
♦ formas de identificación con foto
♦ Seguro Social si aplica
♦ Prueba de vivienda
♦ Prueba de empleo si aplica

WFC recently held a ribbon cutting for WYSH House. WYSH House is a new component of Project REACH. It consists of 12 supportive housing units for homeless youth. For more information, please see our website. www.womenfamilies.org

FREE FOOD for those in need who are located in and around Meriden and Wallingford.

Come through our Food Box Distribution site as early as ⏰9:30AM this Wednesday AND every Wednesday in May for a box of perishable food. 🚙📦

Location & all info: 🔗https://unitedwaymw.org/event/food-box-distribution/