The Village for Families and Children

Welcome to the Village

The Village for Families & Children, Inc., a private, Connecticut non-profit human services agency founded in 1809, is committed to building a community of strong, healthy families who protect and nurture children. Through its work with children and families, the Village has emerged as a preeminent mental health/human service agency serving the Hartford region and the state of Connecticut. Village services encompass three core areas of strength: Placement and Permanency (adoption, foster care and family preservation), Children's Behavioral Health and Family and Community Support programs.

Our Mission: To Build A Community of Strong, Healthy Families Who Protect and Nurture Children.

Please view our video to tour our many locations throughout Hartford.

The Village is an accredited member of Council on Accreditation.

The Village is an accredited member of the National Association for the
Education of Young Children (NAEYC). To learn more contact Kim Martini-Carvell at kcarvell@villageforchildren.org.

The Village has been recognized as a 2011 and 2012 Top Work Places by the Hartford Courant Fox 61 poll.