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We need YOUR SUPPORT especially NOW during our ANNUAL APPEAL. Support our mission to promote healthy lifestyles for youth and families!

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STRENGTHENING FAMILIES with cutting edge parent workshops that address challenges our children and parents face today.
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BUILDING COMMUNITY by bringing together local organizations, schools and town leaders to support our mission.
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EMPOWERING YOUTH through leadership programs for elementary to high school age students.
OUR MISSION
New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families.

Current Events & Programs

New Canaan Cares, Youth Programs

Youth Programs

Empowering youth to make positive life choices

Parent Programs

Strengthening families with cutting edge programs

Community Programs

Building connections among all age groups

What is Happening at CARES

Upcoming Events

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November 2019 – February 2020 Nov 2019 – Feb 2020
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Nov
20
Wed
Parents & Middle/High School Teens: Vaping 101: A Community Conversation @ New Canaan High School Wagner Room
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Nov 20 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Categories: High School Middle School
Nov
21
Thu
Elementary/Middle/High School A Positive Approach to Navigating Social Media & Technology @ New Canaan Country School
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Nov 21 @ 8:30 am – 9:30 am
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Categories: Elementary School High School Middle School
Dec
4
Wed
Elementary/Middle/High School: Your Happiness was Hacked @ Saxe Middle School
Tickets
Dec 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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Categories: Elementary School High School Middle School
Jan
7
Tue
Elementary: Friendship Matters: Fostering Connections in Childhood @ East School
Tickets
Jan 7 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Categories: Elementary School
Jan
16
Thu
All Preschool Program: Transition to Kindergarten @ East School
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Jan 16 @ 9:30 am – 10:30 am
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Categories: Preschool
Middle/High School: Book Discussion: How to Raise an Adult @ Elm Street Books
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Jan 16 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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Categories: High School Middle School
Feb
5
Wed
Middle/High School: Raising Humans in Digital World @ Saxe Middle School
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Feb 5 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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Categories: High School Middle School
Feb
9
Sun
Cakes 4 CARES @ NC YMCA
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Feb 9 @ 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

 

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Categories: Community
Feb
26
Wed
Preschool/Early Elementary: How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen @ NC Library, Lamb Room
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Feb 26 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Categories: Elementary School Preschool
November 2019 – February 2020 Nov 2019 – Feb 2020

Our Mission

New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families. CARES provides responsive educational programs that support and strengthen parenting skills, positive youth development, and healthy lifestyles – free-of-charge.