(August 28, 2024) — Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services reminds you that every year, National Overdose Awareness Day is observed on August 31st, serving as a heartbreaking reminder of the lives lost to drug overdoses and as a call to action for communities. National Overdose Awareness Day is the nation’s largest campaign to raise […]

  (August 8, 2024) — Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) has a fantastic lineup of events this month to support our community. Here’s what’s coming up: School Supply Program – Sign Up by August 13th Our School Supply Program is dedicated to providing essential items like backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles, and other school […]

  (July 15, 2024) — As the new school year quickly approaches, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is excited to once again offer our Eleventh Annual School Supply Program. This initiative aims to ensure that every child has the tools they need for a successful academic year, regardless of their family’s financial situation. The HKYFS […]

(June 25, 2024) — As part of our ongoing efforts to support youth engagement and community service, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) is thrilled to announce the launch of our new Community Service webpage! This exciting new resource is designed to connect Haddam-Killingworth High School students with a wider range of volunteer opportunities within […]

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  Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services has teamed up with Haddam Senior Services and the Killingworth Committee on Aging to offer the “Neighbors Helping Neighbors” program, designed to match a local family (with or without children) with an elderly neighbor who could use a little extra help with yard work. We all know that […]

Summer will bring some exciting new events and programs from Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services! The First Annual Summer Solstice Family Fest will take place on June 20, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Parmelee Farm in Killingworth.   The event will feature Family Olympics Games, live bands, food trucks, activities, and more.  HKYFS […]

There is still time for volunteers to join the Haddam-Killingworth Mentoring Program, but the deadline is approaching. The value of the Mentoring Program is perhaps best captured by the comments from current mentees such as these: “I can’t believe that I know how to play chess now, and I can beat you!” “Tuesday is my […]

The National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the general public about the potential for the abuse of medications. Clear out your medicine cabinet and dispose of all unused, unwanted and expired medications and vape devices safely with no […]

Drug deactivation systems, which completely deactivate medications, are being called the future of the ongoing prevention efforts by Connecticut legislators. Every year the FDA advises people to flush unused prescription medications down the toilet instead of disposing of them in the trash.  However, environmentalists argue that this is not best solution.  Flushing these drugs can […]