Family Resources
COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Stratford has established strong partnerships with many community members, organizations, and local corporations for the benefit of children and youth in our city. We look forward to continuing these relationships and building new ones in the coming year. Please use the following list as a starting point in your search for information when looking for assistance.
Emergency Mobile Psychiatric Services (EMPS)
Dial 211 is a toll-free, confidential service connecting child and families to a EMPS counselor to help resolve behavioral or emotional crisis, at home, in school, wherever help is needed. They provide support to up to 6 weeks and help connect the child/ family to other services.
OUTPATIENT & IN-HOME COUNSELING SERVICES
Stratford Community Services
468 Birdseye Street, Stratford CT (203) 385-4095
Child and Family Guidance Center
80 Ferry Boulevard, Stratford CT (203) 378-1654
180 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT (203) 394-6529
Bridges
949 Bridgeport Avenue, Milford CT (203) 878-6365
Parent Child Resource Center (PCRC)
30 Elizabeth Street, Derby CT (203) 954-0543
Family Children Aid (FCA)
75 West Street, Danbury CT (203) 748-5689
Boys and Girls Village
179 Bennett Street, Bridgeport CT 06605 (203) 454-3265
Yale Child Study Center
230 S Frontage Road, New Haven CT (203) 785-2540
Adam’s House (grief counseling)
241 Coram Avenue, Shelton CT (203) 513-2808
The COVE Center for Grieving Children
250 Pomeroy Avenue, Meriden CT (203) 634-0500
LOCAL FOOD PANTRIES
South End Community Center
19 Bates Street, Stratford CT 06615 (203) 377-0689
*Provides a food pantry. Serves Resident of Stratford or non-residents with a social service referral. Documentation Required: ID and/or proof of residency Pantry Hours: Mon. & Wed. 10am - 12pm
Sterling House Community Center
2283 Main Street, Stratford CT 06615 (203) 378-2606
*Provides a food pantry. Serves Resident of Greater Bridgeport. Documentation Required: Photo ID, Income verification and Proof of residency Pantry Hours: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00pm to 3:00pm
Connecticut Food Bank
First Saturday of the Month at Birdseye Complex. http://www.ctfoodbank.org
OTHER SERVICES
Stratford Public Schools Mentoring Program
Cheryl Hewitt- Career Coordinator
hewittc@stratfordk12.org or (203) 381-2013
*Mentoring is the establishment of a relationship between a mentor (an adult, a corporate volunteer, a role model, a trusted counselor, or a teacher) and a mentee (a youngster identified as “on the brink of success”). The mentor’s role is that of a caring adult who will listen attentively to a child. These children may lack self-esteem, motivation, strong role models or socialization skills.
Boys and Girls Club
59 Devonshire Road, Milford CT 06460 (203) 713-8055
YMCA
3045 Main Street, Stratford CT 06614 (203) 375-5844
Stratford Public Library
2203 Main Street, Stratford, CT 06615 (203) 385-4164
Salvation Army
30 Elm Street, Bridgeport, CT 06601 (203) 334-0995
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of SW Connecticut
2740 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport CT 06605 (203) 366-3766
Stratford's Parent Place: (203) 381-6992- a parent education and support center based at Johnson House.
Stratford Parks and Recreation Department:
http://www.townofstratford.com/recreationm , (203) 385-4052, 468 Birdseye St, Stratford, CT 06615,- Offers a variety of activity programs for students of all ages.
Please click on the link below to view the enclosed document.