Free Family Resource Fun Fair Taking Place in New London

Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut (CFA) will host a Family Resource Fair to provide families with information about summer and year-round programs childcare and recreation programs, safety and accident prevention, healthy eating and nutrition, and parenting education programs.

The free fair will feature carnival-themed games, food, and exhibitors. Organizations will be sharing information regarding summer programming for children and The Lion’s Club of New London provide free eye exams for children.

There will be a free raffle to win prizes such as a flat-screen television and telescope in addition to a moon bounce, dunk tank, snow cone machine, taco bar, and circus games. Proceeds from the Bake Sale will benefit the United Way of Southeastern Connecticut.

WHO: Child and Family Agency staff and volunteers

Families from the Groton, New London and Waterford area

Guest vendors include: Child and Family Agency Childhood Services; Child and Family Agency Family Resource Centers; Child and Family Agency School Based Health Clinics; The Children’s Museum in Niantic; The Drop in Learning Center; The New London Lead Abatement Program; The United Way of SE CT Mobile Food Pantry and many more

WHAT: Family Resource Fun Fair with performances by Steve Elci and Friends, Hearing Youth Voices, and

children from Nathan Hale Elementary School

WHEN: Saturday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: The BP Learned Mission, 40 Shaw St., New London

About Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut: Child and Family’s mission is to promote the well-being and development of all children and their families, focusing in particular on the unmet needs of children lacking physical, emotional and intellectual care and nurturing. Programs deal with children’s mental health, child abuse prevention, the treatment of family violence, teen pregnancy, children’s health care, childcare, and parent education. Last year families were served in 79 towns in New Haven, Middlesex and New London Counties, the Child and Family Agency service region. Visit our website to learn more.

Photo: Child and Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut