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Happy Halloween! 🎃🍬🦇 Wishing you and your loved ones a safe and special night. 🧡 #HappyHalloween #TrickOrTreat #FamilyHalloween #CTDCF

💡 #FatherhoodTips💡 #HalloweenSafety Challenge 🎃 Before #TrickOrTreating, have your kids help plan the route, identify crossing points, check costumes for visibility, & review what to do if anyone gets separated. Make safety something you do together—not something you tell them

Survivors deserve safety. Survivors deserve support. Survivors deserve solidarity. Survivors deserve ACTION. For #DVAM2026 and beyond, we commit to showing up for survivors, always. #WithSurvivors #DVActionMonth #CTDCF #EndDomesticViolence

Andrew (b. 2010) is generous, sentimental & funny! He likes video games & music. Andrew would do best w/a family who is able to provide him structure, clear boundaries, patience & understanding. He has siblings that he'd like to maintain connection with. 📧[email protected]

Through youth advocacy & the voices of young adults with lived foster care experience, we've developed a Health Literacy pamphlet to give young adults practical tips & tools to better understand & advocate for their healthcare needs. Please help us share! #CTDCF #YouthAdvocacy

Life is full of ups and downs. Know that asking for help is a sign of strength. 💪 Speak to a trained #988Lifeline crisis counselor who is there for you whenever you need. Call or text 📲 988 or chat 💻 988Lifeline.org #MentalHealthSupport #YouAreNotAlone #CTDCF

💡#FatherhoodTips💡 Make Your Home a Safe Place to Tell the Truth Let your kids know they can come to you when they make mistakes or if something makes them uncomfortable. Listen before reacting. Kids are more likely to seek help when they can talk without being judged. #CTDCF

Heroes aren’t born—they’re built through everyday choices. 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating those who choose to live drug free. #MakeADifference at: school, home & in community. One choice can inspire many. Learn More 👉 redribbon.org #RedRibbon2026 #BeAHero #CTDCF

This DVAM and beyond, survivors deserve action. We stand #WithSurvivors, always. Learn how you can get involved 👉 dvawareness.org/WithSurvivor… #ConnecticutCares #SurvivorSupport #EndDomesticViolence #CTDCF

A HUGE thanks to all who made last night’s #TrunkOrTreat special! 👻🍭From candy & #Halloween fun to essentials (toothbrushes, diapers, shampoo) we’re grateful to support our families. ✨🎃 It takes a village, & we’re proud to be part of one that shows up for our CT families! 🧡

Fact: Your marital status does not matter! ✅ People who cohabit, are divorced or single may be foster parents. CT Fosters will help you through every step of the way. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/821Y50ZTBzx

Early detection saves lives. Make it a priority to get screened this #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth & don't forget that there is always hope. We stand with those battling this disease & celebrate the strength of survivors. 🩷 #CancerScreening #PinkRibbon #ConnecticutHealth #CTDCF

People call, text, & chat the #988Lifeline to talk about a variety of emotional needs - not just during a crisis. Whatever your reason, the 988 Lifeline is here to help, 24/7. Call or text 📲 988 or chat 💻 988Lifeline.org #CTDCF #YouAreNotAlone #MentalHealthSupport

💡#FatherhoodTips💡 Practice Safety Before You Need It Review safety with your kids. Make sure younger children know their full name, a parent's phone #, who trusted adults are, & what to do if they become separated from you. Preparation builds confidence & helps keep kids safe.

#PurpleThursday is a National Day of Action during #DomesticViolenceAwareness Month. The simple act of wearing purple helps raise awareness, starts conversations, & lets survivors know they are not alone 💜 For CT resources 👉 ctcadv.org #SurvivorSupport #DVAM #CTDCF

Catch the latest episode of #DoorsToHopeAndHealing 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Q2f_6uos… 🔔 Ep 134 features Deb Kelleher of the Annie C. Courtney Foundation. Hear her personal & professional story of working with #LivedExperience in foster care. #ConnecticutFamilies #CTDCF #ChildWelfare

Fact: Becoming a foster parent is not as hard as you think! ✅ While there are guidelines for approvals & a detailed process #CTFosters will help you every step of the way. Learn more 👉 ow.ly/7iyz50ZTBzy #FosterCareSupport #FosterCareMyths #FosterCareCommunity #CTDCF

Today, we acknowledge & celebrate the significance of Columbus’s 1492 voyage & its impact on the history of the Americas. We also recognize the importance of helping young people learn from diverse perspectives & fostering respect for all that contribute to our shared history.

This #NationalComingOutDay, join us in celebrating that strong families are families that include & lift up all their members. ❤️🩷🧡💛💚💙💜 Set a strong example & support your #Queeryouth by listening, learning, & loving them for who they are. #Queerpride #InclusiveFamilies