HKYFS

HKYFS Hosts “Trunk or Treat” October 17th

Submitted by Rachel Verinis, HKYFS   (September 30, 2026) --- Costumes, candy, creative trunks, spooky surprises, and a whole lot of community spirit are coming together...

HKYFS Co-Sponsors “Drug Take-Back Day” October 24th

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS   (September 28, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS), in partnership with the Haddam-Killingworth Community Coalition, Connecticut State Police,...

HKYFS Job Bank Connects Local Youth with Community Members Needing Assistance

Submitted by Summer Walton, HKYFS   (September 19, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) is connecting local teens with...

Coming Soon: HKYFS Pumpkin Run and Trunk or Treat!

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS   (September 14, 2026) --- Fall is an incredibly special time of year for Haddam-Killingworth Youth...

HKYFS Marks Suicide Prevention Month in September

Submitted by Kyana Anderson, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services   (September 3, 2026) --- September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a...

A Great Success for HKYFS Haircut and Backpack Events

Submitted by Michelle O'Connor-Sidlow, HKYFS   (August 24, 2026) --- On August 23, 2026, thirty-eight Haddam-Killingworth youth prepared for the upcoming...

HKYFS Welcomes Two New Members to Its Team

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS   (August 24, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services welcomes two familiar faces from the...

HKYFS Marks “Overdose Awareness Day” August 31st

Submitted by Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services   (August 18, 2026) --- Communities, experts, advocates and families come together each August...

HKYFS Invites Families to “Start Strong Together” Before Kindergarten Begins

Submitted by Summer Walton HKYFS Positive Youth Development Coordinator   (August 3, 2026) --- Starting kindergarten is one of a child’s...

HKYFS Teen Impact Week Inspires Service, Connection and Kindness

Submitted by Summer Walton, HKYFS   (July 18, 2026) --- This summer, Youth and Family Services of Haddam-Killingworth hosted Teen Impact...

HKYFS School Supply Backpack and Free Haircut Programs Return for 2026

Submitted by Michelle O'Connor-Sidlow, HKYFS   (July 7, 2026) --- Summer days are long, hazy, and full of fun!   While we...

A Mosaic of Friendship, Resilience and Community

Submitted by Alli Behnke and Michele Sokoloff (June 10, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth families joined together at Lovers Lane Farm on...

Silent Auction Items Highlight Motown Music Festival

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS (May 14, 2026) --- Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services is excited to announce the...

HKYFS Presents Summer Programs for 2026

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS (May 6, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is thrilled to share this summer’s...

HKYFS Announces Summer Program Schedule

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS (April 27, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is thrilled to announce our line-up...

HKYFS Marks “Mental Health Awareness Month” in May

Submitted by Alli Behnke, HKYFS (April 13, 2026) --- Mental Health Awareness Month was established in 1949 to increase awareness...

HKYFS Hosts “Drug Take-Back Day” April 25th

Submitted by Alli Behnke (March 26, 2026) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services, in partnership with the Haddam-Killingworth Community Coalition,...

“Burnout Be Gone”; HKYFS Offers a Guide to Modern Parenting

Submitted by Allison Behnke (February 15, 2024) --- Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services is committed to providing families with...

HKYFS Creates Mental Health and Prevention Team

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora (February 28, 2024) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) has announced the formation of its...

HKYFS Hosts Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health April 18th

Submitted by Kyana Anderson (March 28, 2024) --- The Haddam Killingworth community is invited to participate in an essential conversation...

Drug Deactivation Systems: The Future of Prevention

Submitted by Samantha Pach (March 29, 2024) --- Drug deactivation systems, which completely deactivate medications, are being called the future...

HKYFS Announces Community Service Website for Students

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora (June 25, 2024) --- As part of our ongoing efforts to support youth engagement and community...

HKYFS Offers its Eleventh Annual School Supply Program

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora (July 15, 2024) --- As the new school year quickly approaches, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services...

Exciting Events in August from HKYFS

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora, HKYFS (August 8, 2024) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) has a fantastic lineup of...

HKYFS Summer Movie Night Postponed to August 23rd

Submitted by Jennifer Favalora, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (August 11, 2024) --- Join us for a magical summer movie...

HKYFS Marks National Overdose Awareness Day August 31st

Submitted by Kyana Anderson, HKYFS Prevention Coordinator (August 28, 2024) --- Haddam Killingworth Youth and Family Services reminds you that...

HKYFS Free Haircut Day a Great Success

Submitted by Allison Behnke, HKYFS (August 31, 2024) --- On August 25, 2024,  twenty-eight Haddam-Killingworth youth prepared for the upcoming...

September is Suicide Prevention Month

Submitted by Faith Sprigg, HKYFS Positive Youth Development Coordinator  (September 4, 2024) --- September is here and marks Suicide Prevention...

Sign Up Now! 31st Annual HKYFS Pumpkin Run October 27th

Submitted by Allison Behnke, HKYFS (September 16, 2024) --- Every Fall runners, walkers, and families look forward to the traditional...

HKYFS Programs and Events for October 2024

Submitted by Allison Behnke, HKYFS (October 1, 2024) --- At Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services, we envision a connected community...

HKYFS Brings in the New Year with New Mental Health Services, Programs and Resources

Submitted by HKYFS (January 4, 2025) --- Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services is pleased to share services, programs, and resources...

HK Community Coalition to Meet on January 27th

Submitted by Kyana Anderson, Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services (January 16, 2025) --- The Haddam-Killingworth Community Coalition is excited to...