Sep 5, 2025
By Shari L. Shapiro, Executive Director, Kids In Crisis At recess, one child stood on the edge of the playground, watching the others run, climb, and laugh. She wanted to join in, but the fear of not being accepted kept her rooted in place. A counselor noticed, walked...
Jul 29, 2025
A New School Year, with Mental Health in Mind The backpacks are still empty. The bedtime routines are still flexible. And yet, the countdown has begun. As August winds down, many families feel that familiar tension in the air, excitement, nerves, dread. For kids, the...
Jul 22, 2025
Lunch and Learn Youth Mental Health: Bring the Conversation to Your Workplace There’s a growing mental health crisis facing kids and teens across Connecticut, and it doesn’t stop at the school doors. It spills into homes, workplaces, and communities. As a business...
Jul 22, 2025
Every company wants to give back. But how do you choose the right organization, one that’s local, meaningful, and actually shows you where your support is going? That’s why Corporate Giving for Kids In Crisis stands apart. We’re not just a good cause. We’re a...
Jul 9, 2025
By Shari L. Shapiro Executive Director, Kids In Crisis The other day, I spoke with a friend who had just spent a week with her grandkids. She laughed as she told me how exhausted she was. “I used to think I raised three kids just fine,” she said, “but now I’m...
May 22, 2025
Lighthouse Pride and Politics Panel – Thank You for Joining Us! We’re still glowing from the incredible energy and meaningful conversations at our 2025 Pride and Politics Panel, and we want to thank YOU…our community, allies, and supporters… for making it...
