Join us all summer long for weekly adventures!
Open to 6th–10th graders, Teen Trailblazers is your chance to get out, explore, and have fun. Each week, we’ll head out on exciting trips, connect with friends, and make unforgettable memories. Whether you’re into outdoor fun, new experiences, or just want to hang out with a great group, this is the summer plan for you!
Our services include support for family crises, school truancy, substance abuse, and youth crime; programs for positive youth development, bullying prevention, and mentoring; and diversion options for at-risk youth committing first offenses, functioning as a Juvenile Review Board (JRB).
HKYFS runs events throughout the year. The goal is to have fun and raise money while supporting a variety of needs in the Haddam-Killingworth community.
Last year 18 adults mentored Haddam and Killingworth 3rd-8th graders.
Last year HKYFS redirected $188,000 in grant funding to benefit HK Youth and their families.
Last year, 104 children received holiday gifts through our Holiday Giving Program
Offering everyone unique ways to share ideas on how we can effectively solve problems and make our community a better place for us all to live.
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Providing help to children of all ages through innovative programs addressing a range of challenges.
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Programs that offer help to those in need, and give members of the community the opportunity to help those less fortunate.
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Counseling services for families, young people, and individuals of all ages, available to Haddam and Killingworth residents regardless of their financial situation.
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We`re thrilled to partner with Spectrum of Light: Where Neurodiverse Youth Can Shine to offer this fun evening for neurodiverse youth and their families.
August 8 5-6:30PM at Parmelee Farm. Come meet a couple of our therapy minis, enjoy outdoor games, Parmelee`s beautiful space/trails, and make connections in community! Cafe Laurel is offering Picnic Box Dinners- order the day before for dinner to be delivered~
Spectrum of Light is a Madison based nonprofit providing activities and community support to neighboring towns and families. Their mission is to nurture a warm and welcoming space where neurodiverse youth feel empowered to be their true selves. Together, we grow in friendship, celebrate our differences, and light up the world with our shared brilliance.
HKYFS is excited to share this great community with HK and offer opportunities to connect kids and families! Please follow their page and get involved.
Attention HK teens and young adults (ages 16-25).
Let`s connect and share space for this important QPR (Suicide Prevention) and Narcan Training. This safe space will help your older teen and young adult recognize the warning signs of suicide, learn how to intervene, and gain information about where to turn and resources for support.
Free pizza and gift card raffle for participation.
Limited to just this age on August 14 6:30-8:30 at the Haddam Volunteer Firehouse for their well-being and comfort. Another community event being planned for September.
PLEASE share with other parents/family/etc. Please help save a life.
Sign up is on our website. (see comments)
TODAY IS THE DAY!
Come for 5PM to grab a spot in the lawn to enjoy the Steve Elci Band and then head over to play games, do activities, and craft with us! FACE PAINTING, henna, games, windchimes, crafts, and more.
There is still room to sign up for Family Olympics- this set of fun games encourages families to laugh and play together- the NUMBER 1 prevention strategy for kiddos is strong family communication- everyone comes away with smiles and a fun medal:)
All activities are FREE! www.hkyfs.org to learn more and sign up for Olympics
📣 TOMORROW IS SUMMER SOLSTICE
Parents of tweens and teens- Summer Solstice has so many fun activities for YOUR kids! This is a perfect way to kick off summer with friends- live music, food trucks, tarot readings, face painting, games, henna, and more.
We know that safe places to hang out and have fun are a priority and we hope to see you there!
📣Summer Solstice is on Friday! Celebrate the longest day of the year with an evening of games, activities, live music, and food trucks! This event is for all ages with activities sure to attract early childhood through teens!
* FAMILY OLYMPICS learn more and register for free www.hkyfs.org (you`ll be so glad you did!)
* Steve Elci Band 6-7PM tunes that will get your littles dancing!
* School of Rock 7-8PM sure to rock the house for all!
* Face Painting, Henna, Crafts, Lawn Games, Tarot Readings, and SO MUCH MORE.
* James Madison House Food Truck, Fire in the Kitchen Pizza, and Ice Cream Emergency
Let`s kick off summer as community and encourage our kids and families to connect!
HKYFS is one of 100 YSBs serving 142 towns across Connecticut. A stand-alone nonprofit agency, we are part of the delivery system for youth and family services within the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF).
As a Youth Service Bureau (YSB), our job is to: assess the needs of youth and the availability of resources to meet them; develop resources to improve services and fill gaps, and to encourage the creation of innovative programs; conduct programs to increase the public’s knowledge and understanding of youth needs; advocate for youth groups whose needs
are not being met and for individuals having difficulties obtaining services; maintain confidentiality when reporting youth data to the State Department of Education, providing the data they need for evaluations and grants.
The work of HKYFS encompasses counseling services and support; direct prevention services; case management referral and follow-up services; resource support; coordination of services working with other local providers of health, social, and educational services.
