In May 2023 The Center marked 190 years of caring for children! Founded in 1833 as the New Haven Orphan Asylum, The Children’s Center was the first private institution chartered in Connecticut to care for dependent children. Today, the Center cares for hundreds of children…
On March 25, 2022 DCF Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes, Representative Robyn Porter and Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett (not pictured) joined employees and friends of the Children’s Center of Hamden to celebrate the opening of a Quality Parenting Center. The Center provides a home-like setting for children…
Children’s Center staff were joined by Whitney, the agency mascot, at Hamden Fest on Sept. 18, 2021. The Center distributed 200 medication lock boxes for FREE to help prevent suicide. Thanks to all who visited the Center’s booth and shared your great stories and connections…
The Children’s Center of Hamden has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Behavioral Health Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal is a symbol of quality that reflects a health care organization’s commitment to providing safe and…
Congratulations to the following students who have won the December 2020 Essay Contest! Essay Topic: How will you help to make a change you hope to see in the world? The Krista Hart Award – Grades 9-12, Eliseo P., Whitney Hall School, Hamden The Stearns…