Women & Families Center (WFC) in Connecticut
WFC is happy to announce that the Women and Families Center will be hosting the first Warming Center for homeless adults and youth in Meriden in a very long time (possibly first ever)!! New Opportunities (https://www.cafca.org/agencies/noi/) and Women and Families Center are pleased to collaborate and offer a Meriden Warming Center location for the 2024 […]
Understanding Unstable Housing Unstable housing can refer to a variety of conditions in which people are unable to access adequate and safe housing. Examples include living in overcrowded homes, sleeping outside or in cars, staying in shelters, or living in substandard places with inadequate amenities such as plumbing, heat, or electricity. Living arrangements like these can […]
How WFC’s Before and After School Program Helps Meriden Families Contrary to popular belief, before and after-school programs greatly differ from program to program. After-school learning programs can be either more education related or more like a daycare where they are just monitoring the kids like a babysitter would. If you are looking for a […]
How Transitional Living Programs Help the Community The transitional living programs help young people between the ages of 18-22 and offer them housing assistance, skills training, counseling, educational and career support. The programs help them learn the essential skills to achieve their goals and become independent and responsible members that positively contribute to the community. […]
EVENT DETAILS Save the Date!! Please join us 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 […]
Before and After School Programs Are Not Daycare Before and After School Programs for kids are not Daycare. They offer a unique blend of academic, social, and physical activities that help build children’s confidence, self-worth, cooperation, and other important life skills. The WFC program offers many benefits of after-school programs for children kindergarten to 5th […]
EVENT DETAILS WFC’s OpenDOHR invites you to free Adult ESL classes. TIME Family Literacy Program: Monday – Thursday 9:30am – 11:30am ESL/Civics & Citizenship Program: Tuesday – Thursday 6pm – 8pm LOCATION 169 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451
EVENT DETAILS WFC’s OpenDOHR invites you to the Certified Nurse Assistant Employment Training Program. The Certified Nurse Assistant career track will prepare you for entry level positions in providing basic patient and resident care. You will learn to report vital patient information including temperatures, pulses and blood pressures as well as have direct patient contact […]
EVENT DETAILS WFC’s OpenDOHR invites you to understand why is it important to vote and learn the process. Anyone is welcome. TIME October 12, 2022 @10AM & October 20, 2022 @6pm LOCATION 169 Colony Street, Meriden, CT 06451
EVENT DETAILS Woman Focused Artisans Event! NEBCo’s Women Equality Committee Artisans event highlighting the craft and talent of women in our community. TIME She Shines at New England Brewing Co. LOCATION 175 Amity Rd Woodridge, CT 06525
