An estimated 420 Colchester residents are living well below the federal poverty level. DemographicsNow 2007
More than 300 individuals are looking for jobs but are unemployed.” ERC Town Profile 2009
Stable, caring relationships are essential for healthy development. Inbrief: The Impact of Early Adversity on Children’s Development,” the Center on Developing Child at Harvard University
The more adverse experiences in childhood, the greater the likelihood of developmental delays and other problems. Inbrief: The Impact of Early Adversity on Children’s Development,” the Center on Developing Child at Harvard University
Goals and Purpose
Children rely on their families for all of their basic human needs food, clothing, shelter, safety, education, support, and love. The family supports team is dedicated to ensuring that when families need help in any of these areas, the supports needed are available and accessible to those who need them.
What We Are Doing
We are working to ensure that the programs already in existence are utilized to their capacity and that unmet needs are identified and whenever possible a solution identified.
Get Involved
Join our team or volunteer at an event as we support the families in Colchester. We believe that supporting our youngest citizens and families today will strengthen our community tomorrow.
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