We assist families with; Healthy Start/HUSKY Insurance, WIC (Women Infants and Children), Nurturing Families Network, Nurturing Connections, Parenting Classes/Groups, Father Involvement Programs and numerous group classes.
We assist families with; Healthy Start/HUSKY Insurance, WIC (Women Infants and Children), Nurturing Families Network, Nurturing Connections, Parenting Classes/Groups, Father Involvement Programs and numerous group classes.
Family Strides, Inc. is a community based program providing comprehensive services to enhance opportunities for families to grow and develop through ongoing education, support and free home based services to families.
Family Strides, Inc. is committed to strengthening families to promote economic stability, positive parenting practices and healthy relationships through home based, group based and hospital based services.
Connecticut is the third smallest state in relation to the bordering New England states, the 29th most populous, and the fourth most densely populated of the 50 United States.
Percentage of households who were food insecure, meaning that at some point during the year, they experienced difficulty providing enough food due to a lack of money or resources.
WIC is a food supplemental program that offers nutritious foods and education for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children up to age 5.
Torrington, CT is currently the highest ranked city with WIC first trimester enrollment. Source – Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Nicole began her work at Family Strides, Inc. in February of 1999. She started out as a Family Support Worker (home visitor) and worked her way through the organization to Executive Director. Nicole has a graduate degree in Human Services with a specialization in Social Work and Community Services through Capella University and a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology from Southeastern University. Nicole has seen the positive impact the work the agency has provided to families and truly believes that the services strengthen families and are capable of building a stronger community. Nicole enjoys doing this work in the community she calls home. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, and running through the Northwest Corner.
Jessica joined Family Strides in May of 2015. Jessica comes to us with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood education from Post University. Prior to Family Strides Jessica was employed at Winsted Area Child Care Center for 11 years, as the lead toddler teacher. Jessica grew up in Northwest Connecticut and sees the impression Family Strides makes on the community. In her new role as a Family Support provider Jessica aims to enhance family strengths while providing knowledge to parents to promote their child’s growth. Outside of work Jessica is a wife and mother of 3 children. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family, whether it be on the soccer field, wrestling mat or simply watching movies.
Sarai joined Family Strides in June 2014. Sarai studied at Naugatuck Community College. Sarai comes to us with experience in case management as well as a support worker from Community Mental Health Affiliates.  Sarai grew up in Central Connecticut and is able to see the impact that Family Strides has on the community. In her role as Family Support Provider Sarai thrives to engage and support families through healthy growth and development. It is Sarai’s goal that all parents are successful. Outside of work Sarai is a mother of 2 children whom she enjoys spending time with and in Sarai’s free time she gets creative with face painting.Â