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New Canaan CARES

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New Canaan CARES is an independent, non-profit community organization whose purpose is to advance the health and well-being of youth and families.

Founded in 1979, CARES acronym stands for Community, Awareness, Responsibility, Education, Services.Over the years, CARES has grown from a small, narrowly-focused organization into a broadly-focused, responsive organization supported by a wide cross-section of community leaders and led by a highly-qualified professional staff.

10/30/2026

Coffee, Conversation & FUN for the Whole Family! 💙💚

Join New Canaan CARES for a relaxed and fun-filled Saturday morning at our CARES Family Meet-Up!

Come connect with other families, meet our CARES Board, and learn more about how we're supporting and strengthening our New Canaan community.

Saturday, November 21, 2026
9–11 AM
📍 New Canaan Country School

What's happening?
Coffee & donuts for parents
Supervised crafts & indoor sports for kids ages 3–11
Meet our CARES Board and share your ideas for future programs
Connect with other local families!

This event is FREE and open to all!

Whether you're new to CARES or have been part of our community for years, we'd love to see you there and bring a friend!

👉 Register at newcanaancares.org

10/29/2026

Supporting Our Community, Together.

Mental health and well-being matter every day. Whether you're navigating a difficult time, supporting someone you care about, or simply looking for guidance, knowing where to turn for support can make a meaningful difference.

New Canaan has many valuable resources available to individuals and families. Remember, you don't have to navigate life's challenges alone.

Your voice matters, too! 💙💚

In 2024, 1,490 New Canaan residents participated in the Community Health & Well-being Survey, helping guide local programs and resources that support our community. Now, we have ANOTHER opportunity to share what's working, where additional support is needed, and how we can continue building a stronger, healthier, more connected New Canaan.

Please take the 2026 Community Health & Well-being Survey!
It's just 5–10 minutes
Completely anonymous

The deadline has been extended to Sunday, November 8

🔗 Visit newcanaanbha.org or the link in our bio.

Together, we can create a community where everyone feels supported, connected, and heard. 💙💚

10/29/2026

Attention New Canaan residents: your 5 minutes made a difference in 2024. Now let's find out what changed.

Swipe through to see what happened the last time New Canaan took the Community Health & Well-being Survey.

Two years ago, 1,490 residents answered. In response, the New Canaan Community Foundation awarded $33,275 in Survey Response Grants to six local organizations. That money funded workshops and mindfulness circles for parents, and free support groups for residents raising children while caring for aging parents. The Alliance also formed a standing work group to help residents find the help that already exists here.

One survey is a snapshot. Two let us see the trends.

Why participate?
✔️ Help show whether the work of the past two years is making a difference
✔️ Guide what New Canaan's organizations do next
✔️ We're seeking 100% participation!

Survey details:
📅 Dates: October 1 to 31
⏱️ 5 to 10 minutes, completely anonymous
👥 Who: Residents 18+ and parents of students in New Canaan schools. Every adult in your household takes it separately.

💻 Access: newcanaanbha.org or through the link in our bio

📄 Paper copies: New Canaan Library, New Canaan YMCA, Lapham Center and Walter Stewart's
100% New Canaan. Every Voice Counts!

10/27/2026

Better nutrition. Restful sleep. Strong foundations.

Join New Canaan CARES and the NCPS Elementary PTC's for Building Strong Foundations: The Power of Nutrition and Rest in Childhood, a panel and Q&A for elementary school parents and caregivers.

Nutrition expert Abby Greenspun, MS, RD, CDN, and certified sleep consultant Jessica Berk will share practical, science-backed guidance on picky eating, healthy routines, sleep, and the connection between nutrition and rest.

Friday, November 6
9:30–10:30 a.m.
New Canaan Library

Bring your questions and leave with ideas to support your child’s well-being!

Register at newcanaancares.org or through the link in bio

10/26/2026

Sweet treats and community spirit! A big thank-you to volunteers from National Charity League’s New Canaan and Canaan Parish chapters for helping CARES hand out candy at the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce’s annual Halloween Block Party on Elm Street this past weekend!

We’re grateful for your time, enthusiasm, and support, and to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us. Thank you to the Chamber for bringing our community together for some Halloween fun!

10/26/2026

New Canaan CARES is celebrating our local heroes at the 2026 Scarecrow Festival: Heroes & Legends! Our entry honors the amazing New Canaan Police Department School Resource Officers, who also teach our CARES leadership classes.

Pictured here is our CARE Bear with real life SRO Officer Vartulli! Thank you to Officer Vartulli and all our NCPD School Resource Officer's for supporting and inspiring our students!

Stroll along Elm Street and Main Street to spot our CARE Bear and enjoy the displays supporting Inclusive Together’s mission.

10/22/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us last night for Preparing for the Age of AI. We’re grateful to Conor and Finn Grennan for sharing their perspectives on AI and family life, and to New Canaan Library for partnering with us. We hope the evening sparked conversations that continue at home!

What a wonderful evening of learning and conversation at Preparing for the Age of AI! Families came together to explore how artificial intelligence is shaping our world and what it means for parents & children. Thank you to Conor and Finn Grennan and New Canaan Library for helping us bring this timely and important discussion to our community!

Thank you to SLOBS for helping with setup and breakdown, and to Jack-Oliver Jamin for promoting safer riding through a community-focused e-bike safety initiative at the CARES table.

His website www.safe-ebike.com, features a free safety course designed to encourage responsible e-bike use on local roads. The course is especially valuable for younger riders who have not yet taken driver education classes, helping them learn the rules of the road, understand traffic safety, and develop responsible riding habits. Check it out!

10/19/2026

Meet our “SRO Heroes CARE Bear”!

New Canaan CARES is celebrating our local heroes at the 2026 Scarecrow Festival: Heroes & Legends! Our entry honors our amazing New Canaan Police Department’s School Resource Officers, who also teach our CARES leadership classes. Thank you for supporting and inspiring our students!

Stroll along Elm Street and Main Street to spot our CARE Bear and enjoy the displays supporting Inclusive Together’s mission.

Address

91 Elm Street
New Canaan, CT
06840

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+12039667862

Website

http://www.newcanaancares.org/

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