Oct 17, 2019
THE UNCOUNTED by Shari L. Shapiro, Executive Director Youth homelessness is an unseen problem and a grossly under-counted population. You might expect that homeless or unstably housed youth wander the streets, do not attend school, and are easy to identify. Exactly...
Jun 21, 2019
Plan together. Asking children to help you with even small decisions like, “Should we go to the market before lunch or after lunch?” helps empower them, and when they feel powerful, there’s less urge to misbehave. Keep to a routine. School may be out for the summer,...
Jun 1, 2019
EFFECTING POSITIVE CHANGE by Shari L. Shapiro, Executive Director While our Safe Haven shelter continues to be the only shelter in Connecticut that accepts children from 0 – 18 who are facing crisis, we also know that helping families navigate challenges before...
May 7, 2019
By Denise Qualey & Tracey BlackmanKids In Crisis Children by nature watch and mimic their parents’ behaviors, beliefs and attitudes. Health conscious parents take pride in modeling good nutrition and exercise for their kids. In doing so, their kids are more...
Apr 22, 2019
Great news! Lighthouse is expanding, and adding meetings in more locations in Fairfield County. We are seeking committed, adult volunteers to facilitate. Lighthouse is a welcoming, inclusive and safe space where lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, transgender and questioning...
Apr 1, 2019
Kids In Crisis will host its 12th and final triathlon of the Stamford KIC IT Race Series on Sunday, June 23rd at Cummings Park in Stamford. Stamford KIC IT Races raise awareness and much needed funds for Kids In Crisis’ free emergency shelter and 24-hour crisis...
Mar 25, 2019
Kids In Crisis is thrilled to be first-time recipients of a grant from the Ridgefield Thrift Shop in Ridgefield Connecticut, in support of our crisis prevention program TeenTalk. The program has been highly valued at Ridgefield High School for many years, and with...
Feb 4, 2019
In an effort to help Kids In Crisis scale their critical services to children, the Dalio Foundation is making a challenge grant of $150,000. The agency must raise matching funds of $150,000 by June 30, 2019. Kids In Crisis has been engaged in planning for its long...
Jan 14, 2019
Kids In Crisis recently released their annual report for their 2018 fiscal year. The report introduces a brand new logo and look, and commemorates 40 years of service to more than 148,000 children and families. Kids In Crisis promises to always be there to respond to...
Dec 17, 2018
We all know the holidays can sometimes be more stressful than joyful. Kid’s excitability can sometimes lead to parent’s anxiety. Here are four helpful tips from Kids In Crisis to help you manage holiday stress: 1. Re-do your To-do When you make your holiday “to do”...
