One of our long-term staff members was asked by a skeptic what our Women and Children's programs actually do. Her response: "They end generational cycles of abuse and neglect." By providing high-quality homes, supportive case management and treatment to at-risk women and children across the state, we teach women how to take care of kids in healthy envirenments. The results? 75% of our clients are able to successfully reunite with their children and move on to more independent living. Our programs have earned national recognition from the Child Welfare League of America and the Social Policy Institute.

Who benefits? Women and children victimized by abuse and neglect.

Why do it? By providing support now, we are preventing generational cyles of abuse and neglect.

With what results? Last year our Supportive Housing for Families program reunited 75% of the families served.

At what cost? Analysis of a representative family in the SHF program showed that we saved the State of Connecticut $76,000 a year by providing supports in the community.