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HKYFS Summer Programs

Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is thrilled to share this summer’s youth programs.  Please visit our website, www.hkyfs.org, for further information and registration. We are excited for a fun summer grounded in positive youth development, family time and community connections. Early adolescence can be described as a “subperiod” of development. It is a time of […]

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HKYFS Spring & Summer Programming

  Check out our spring and summer programs! Spring Programs Hike With A Mini HKYFS May Mental Health Month Awareness Program This fun morning is perfect for our early childhood and home-school kiddos and their families! Or anyone else! Come enjoy a lovely hike at Parmelee with a lovely miniature horse as your guidee and […]

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Drug Take Back Day April 26

Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS), in partnership with the Haddam-Killingworth Community Coalition, Connecticut State Police, Nutmeg Pharmacy, and Killingworth Family Pharmacy, is proud to participate the DEA National Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 26, 2025. This event provides a safe, convenient, and responsible way for residents to dispose of expired, unused, and […]

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HKYFS April Newsletter

  What’s Happening at HKYFS Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services Monthly Newsletter April is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and fresh opportunities to connect! As we step into spring, we’re excited for all the fun and meaningful activities ahead. From engaging youth programs to community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s embrace […]

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Unplugged Poster Contest Winners

In March of 2025, Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate and Middle School students were invited to participate in a fun poster contest designed to raise awareness about the “Global Day of Unplugging.”  There were many special submissions from students at both HKIMS and the HK Home School Community. Each poster represented a variety of activities that our youth […]

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HKYFS Marks National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week

(March 17, 2025) — Every year, National Drugs and Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW) serves as a vital opportunity to educate youth and families about the dangers of substance use and the importance of making informed choices. This week, observed annually in March, brings communities together to discuss the real impacts of drugs and alcohol, to […]

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HKYFS March Newsletter

  What’s Happening at HKYFS Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services Monthly Newsletter March is here, bringing longer days, warmer weather, and fresh opportunities to connect! As we step into spring, we’re excited for all the fun and meaningful activities ahead. From engaging youth programs to community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Let’s embrace […]

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HK Students Recognize the Global Day of Unplugging

Haddam-Killingworth Intermediate and Middle School students are invited to participate in a fun poster contest designed to raise awareness about the Global Day of Unplugging which is recognized from sundown on March 7 to sundown on March 8.   The Global Day of Unplugging is a 24-hour period for people of all ages to make a […]

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HKYFS- February Newsletter

  What’s Happening at HKYFS Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services Monthly Newsletter This month, we’re celebrating community, connection, and the amazing work happening in Haddam and Killingworth. From exciting youth programs to partnerships that make a difference, there’s so much to be proud of! Stay tuned for upcoming events, spotlights on local changemakers, and ways […]

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H-K Mentoring Program Seeks Volunteers for 2025

(January 10, 2025) — As we close 2024 and begin to transition to the new year, there is the need for many of us to reassess our goals. In the event you are taking part in this process, perhaps you would like to consider becoming a Mentor for the HK Mentoring Program (HKMP) as a […]

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