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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.

    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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    May – October 2020 May – Oct 2020
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    May
    26
    Tue
    SCREENAGERS: NEXT CHAPTER – An ONLINE Movie Showing
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    May 26 – Jun 9 all-day
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    Categories: Community High School Middle School
    Jun
    9
    Tue
    Spring 2020 Leadership Graduation via ZOOM
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    Jun 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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    Categories: High School Parents
    Jun
    11
    Thu
    Creating Balance Emotionally and Socially During Re-Entry
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    Jun 11 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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    Oct
    1
    Thu
    Home Tour Patron Party
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    Oct 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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    Categories: Community
    Oct
    21
    Wed
    Parents and High School Teens: Mental Health TEDx Speaker @ New Canaan Library, Lamb Room
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    Oct 21 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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    Categories: High School
    May – October 2020 May – Oct 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.