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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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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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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Explore, Create and Discover: NBMAA & CAFAF May 23rd
Explore, Create, and Discover with CAFAF! Join the Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families (CAFAF) and the New Britain Museum of American Art for a fun-filled day of creativity, exploration, and connection! 📅 Date: Saturday, May 23 ⏰ Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. 📍 Location: New Britain Museum of American Art 56 Lexington
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May Talking Teens- May 15th
Art & Craft Workshop for Foster Teens 🎨 CAFAF is excited to invite foster teens to a fun and creative evening designed to build connections, spark creativity, and just have a great time together! Join us for our Art & Craft Workshop, part of our Talking Teens: Supportive Spaces series. This event is all about
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CT Sun Game May 13th
🔥 Connecticut Sun Game Night – Sunset Farewell Tour! 🏀 Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable night as the Connecticut Sun take the court during their Sunset Farewell Tour! This is more than just a game—it’s a celebration of an incredible era of basketball you won’t want to miss. ✨ Game
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Hartford Athletic Soccer Game May 9th
Hartford Athletic vs. Detroit City FC Saturday, May 9, 2026 7:00 PM KickoffTrinity Health Stadium250 Huyshope AveHartford, CT 06106 Join us for an exciting night of soccer as Hartford Athletic takes on Detroit City FC! Bring your family and enjoy a fun evening out at Trinity Health Stadium. Event Details: Cost: $8 per person Youth ages
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Fostering Connections Block Party- May 9th
Join us for the Fostering Connections Block Party — a FREE, family-friendly celebration you don’t want to miss! No Registration required! 🗓 Saturday, May 9 ⏰ 12–3 PM 📍 Parkville Market Patio (Hartford) We’re celebrating National Foster Care Month with: 🎶 Music 🛍 Pop-up shopping 👨👩👧 Family fun for all ages 💛 Community connection Come
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CT State Police- Parent AI, Social Media and Gaming Zoom- May 6th
This presentation is designed for parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals who work with students. It will provide an in-depth look at current social media platforms and trends, popular video games and gaming systems, and the growing influence of artificial intelligence in students’ lives. This training meets the criteria for DCF Post Licensing Training Register at: