Category: Retention Events
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Veterinary Skills Workshop- September 24th
Join CAFAF and the Connecticut Humane Society for a fun and interactive Veterinary Skills Workshop designed for youth! This engaging evening features two age-appropriate sessions focused on kindness, animal care, and responsible pet ownership: 5:00 PM – Kind Kids (Grades 2–5): Youth will learn the importance of being kind to both people and pets through…
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Caregiver Yoga July 12th
Join CAFAF for a relaxing and restorative Caregiver Yoga Class designed to help foster, adoptive, kinship, and biological caregivers recharge and focus on self-care. This one-hour beginner-friendly session will guide participants through gentle movement, stretching, and breathing exercises to promote inner peace, balance, and stress relief in a welcoming environment. 📅 Date: Sunday, July 12th…
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NCLI and CAFAF Family Day in the Park- July 11th
Family Day in the ParkSaturday, July 11, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PMMachimoodus State Park128 Leesville Rd, Moodus, CT 06469 Join CAFAF, Friends of Connecticut State Parks, and No Child Left Inside for a fun-filled Family Day in the Park! This free, family-friendly event is designed especially for foster, adoptive, and kinship families across…
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DCF’s Best Dads by Par
The Department of Children and Families Foster Care Division is hosting the 5th Annual Best Dads by Par Golf Event. This will bring together foster, adoptive, kin, and birth fathers to celebrate the unique role they play in the life of a child. Date: June 25th, 2026 Time: 8:30am-3:00pm Venue: The Vue – 310 West Shephard Ave.…
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Yale Peabody Museum and CAFAF Science Explorers- June 20th
Calling All Science Explorers! 🔬🦎 Join CAFAF and the Yale Peabody Museum for an exciting, hands-on morning of science exploration designed for students in grades 2–6! Youth will dive into the fascinating world of animal adaptations, discovering how animals survive and thrive through unique physical and behavioral traits. Then, they’ll become geology detectives, exploring and…
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Talking Teens Life Skills Lab June 6th
🌟 LIFE SKILLS LAB 🌟A morning designed just for teens — full of real talk, teamwork, confidence building, and skills that actually matter. CAFAF & Sun Scholars Inc. are teaming up with special guest Chris Scott for an engaging event where teens will build leadership and communication skills, connect with others, and leave feeling motivated…
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CAFAF and Cheshire Girl Scouts: A Science-Filled Afternoon- May 30th
CAFAF and the Cheshire Girl Scouts are excited to present a hands-on, science-filled afternoon designed especially for curious minds in 1st–4th grade! This engaging event invites children to explore the wonders of science through a variety of fun, simple, and safe experiments hosted at interactive stations. Each station is created to spark imagination, encourage discovery,…