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Adult Programs

Strengthening Families

We offer a variety of programs designed to support the New Canaan community. Our workshops for parents and caregivers provide helpful tools and guidance for raising healthy, resilient kids. Teens can build confidence and real-world skills through our leadership training. Each fall and spring, we host community events featuring engaging speakers who bring fresh insight to today’s health and wellness topics. We also offer group sessions like parenting workshops and Narcan training, giving families and individuals practical support where it matters most. 

Skills Addressed

  • Assist parents and caregivers of preschool through college-age children in identifying and resolving common parenting challenges through a variety of large and small group format

  • Strengthen parent-child connections and support productive family interactions

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“CARES provides speakers that discuss timely and relevant topics for our New Canaan families. I personally find at least one “take away” skill or point on parenting in each presentation I attend.”

Susan M.

RECENT PROGRAMS

 

Raising Good Humans & Five Principles of Parenting – Dr. Aliza Pressman

Parenting in the Digital Age 

Protect Your Health: A Family Conversation About Vaping, Nicotine & Cannabis

Parents Under Pressure

Navigating Mental Health

Dr. Aliza Pressman Community Program

Chris Herren: A Community Conversation

Nutrition & Wellness For Teens

Why & When Developmental Milestones Matter

Lets Get Social! Navigating Social Skills

Family Wellness Made Simple

CARES IN THE COMMUNITY

“I thought parenting would be more intuitive but it became clear to me quickly that it is not. NC CARES provides me with the tool to navigate parenting and how to raise happy and resilient children.”

Felicia J.

“CARES is always in tune with what our community needs.”

Anne W.

“New Canaan CARES consistently provides quality, highly relevant education and insights to our community. Our family has benefited greatly from the wide variety of programs as well as the excellent peer networking opportunities which have been invaluable to us as we navigate raising children all encountering different developmental stages. We are grateful to NC CARES for helping us to be better parents!”

Michelle R.

“No matter what age my kids are, there is something that CARES provides that I can relate to and that will help my kids now and in the future.”

Ally D.

“CARES was the first resource I looked to upon moving to New Canaan to help me navigate the ever-changing world of parenting. No matter the age of my kids, or the topic, CARES has always been there to provide information, resources and support. New Canaan is so lucky to have this valuable resource in our community!”

Tindley G.