Dec 17, 2019
Here is a link to a great article about our very own Deb Katz, and how Greenwich schools came together in collaboration to aid in the fight against youth substance abuse. (photo courtesy of Dovetail) Gathering Data That Drives Change...
Nov 26, 2019
Cos Cob, CT – The ribbon was cut today on Kids In Crisis’ newly built Learning Lab, funded by generous support from the Swiss Re Foundation’s 2019 Charity of the Year Program. Neil Sprackling of Swiss Re cut the ribbon alongside Kids In Crisis’ Chairman of the...
Nov 25, 2019
Kids In Crisis is fortunate to have support of many local businesses and organizations. Take advantage of all of these special offers and know that your support will directly impact children’s lives. November 28 thru December 31 Myx Creative Kitchen 19 West Elm...
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
Plan to join us at Woodway Country Club in Darien, CT, on Monday, September 23, 2019, for a day of golf to benefit Kids In Crisis. You’ll enjoy 18 holes of golf with tournament scoring, lunch, post-round cocktails and a light dinner, and the opportunity to help...
Apr 22, 2019
Members of the Ridgefield community, and surrounding areas, are invited to attend the highly anticipated, annual ‘Have A Heart’ charity event at Silver Spring Country Club Friday June 7th. This will be an elegant evening of dinner and dancing, and will benefit Kids In...
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 young people navigating issues related to gender and...
