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Family Friends Fun

Last Tuesday of Each Month l 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Master’s Manna 428 s. Cherry ST Wallingford, CT 06492

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Harmony Within

Last Tuesday of Each Month l 5:30 – 6:30 PM
Master’s Manna 428 s. Cherry ST Wallingford, CT 06492

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Smart Community Gatherings

3rd Wednesday of Every Month
SMART Familia y Amigos 3:30 – 4:30 PM
SMART Recovery 4:30 – 5:30 PM

The WFC Meriden 169 Colony ST. Meriden, CT 06451

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Youth Development Program

No Place to Call Home: The Hidden Reality of Couch Surfing Teens

Couch surfing. It might conjure up images of carefree travelers crashing on a friend’s sofa for a night or two. But for many homeless teens, couch surfing is a far cry from a carefree adventure. It’s a desperate strategy for survival, a way to avoid sleeping on the streets or in shelters. In its most […]

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We’re All in This Together: The Power of Community Support

Life throws challenges our way, and sometimes they feel overwhelming. Whether it’s a natural disaster, a personal setback, or a global crisis, feeling isolated can make even the most challenging situations seem impossible. But you don’t have to weather these storms alone. The power of community support can be a lifeline, offering emotional strength, practical […]

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Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Vigil on April 10 from 5-7pm

Please join the Women and Families Center for our annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month Vigil on April 10 from 5-7pm at the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center in Meriden. Survivors and their supporters are invited to share their stories, artwork, poetry, and community with others. Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) was formally declared in 2001 by […]

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Walk for Hope Event

Join us April 28th at Choate Rosemary Hall toWalk for Hope to End Homelessness! Click the link below to register and get more information! https://runsignup.com/Race/CT/Wallingford/WFCWalk The 2nd annual Women and Families Center Walk to End Homelessness benefits WFC’s REACH program providing services to homeless adults and youth. We provide a Warming Center for homeless youth […]

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How to Empower Young Minds to Succeed

Empowering young minds is not just a noble pursuit. It’s a necessity. Empowerment goes beyond helping children. It involves nurturing them to become confident, resourceful, and self-reliant. The Women and Families Center (WFC) stands at the forefront of this mission, offering invaluable resources and programs for child and youth empowerment. Understanding Youth Empowerment Empowering young […]

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What Does Youth Homelessness Look Like?

What Does Youth Homelessness Look Like? In our society, the issue of youth homelessness often remains unseen or misunderstood. It’s a complex challenge that goes beyond the stereotype of a person sleeping on the streets. Youth homelessness encompasses various situations, including sleeping in cars, couch surfing, and even working students without a stable place to […]

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How to Support Loved Ones after a Traumatic Event

How to Support Loved Ones after a Traumatic Event Traumatic events can happen to anyone, at any time. But, when it affects our loved ones, it can be difficult to know what to do, especially if you have never handled a similar situation before. Whether it’s domestic violence, sexual abuse, gun violence, or any form […]

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