Providing joy where it’s needed most…. Children who have been impacted by a traumatic experience often stop playing. When children stop playing, they stop living and growing. It is during these times that children need adults to help them feel safe and powerful enough play again. By giving childcare providers the tools to foster healthy play, we’re providing at-risk children with the support they need to grow and thrive. Through our grassroots community approach, Project Joy works to ensure that nothing stands in the way of healthy play for all children. Nothing.
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Our Mission
Family & Children's Aid (FCA) is a community-based, non-profit organization offering high quality, innovative and responsive programs and services to heal and support children and families in crisis.
About Us
Family & Children's Aid operates under a commitment that children are society's most valuable assets. Founded in 1809, the agency has been a refuge for abused and neglected children who are without protection, without parental support and without - tragically - hope. More than just offering the basic human rights of food, clothing and shelter, FCA strives to heal and support Connecticut's children and families by meeting a higher level of need, teaching them about respect, compassion and trust.
FCA currently operates five neighborhood-style group home programs with 52 beds serving Connecticut's neediest children. In additional, FCA offers 14 out-patient programs and a camp for the children in our homes.
Family and Children’s Aid, Inc. (FCA) believes that seeking help is a sign of strength. We believe that excellent care should be available to individuals and families in all walks of life, throughout their life span and without discrimination.
Our driving force and motto since inception:For Every Child, a Home.
Family & Children's Aid is supported by the United Way and Department of Children and Families.
