• Community Conversation: Helping Our Children Succeed

    Brookfield High School Cafeteria 45 Longmeadow Hill Road, Brookfield, CT

    Come to an interactive community conversation where you will: Learn about the Attitudes and Behaviors Survey Hear what our students are telling us Discuss ways to help our youth increase resiliency which helps lessen high-risk behavior MARK YOUR CALENDAR — DON’T MISS OUT Thursday, October 12 7:00 PM — 8:30 PM Doors open at 6:30 […]

  • Brookfield’s 4th Annual Block Party – June 2, 2024

    Old Route 7 Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT

    Brookfield Cares will be at the Block Party on Sunday, June 2 from 11:30 am to 4:00 pm on Old Route 7.  Stop by to learn more about Brookfield Cares and get free gifts and resources. Parking available throughout the Town Center District. We hope to see you there!

  • Brookfield Concert in the Park

    Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road Brookfield CT 06804 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT

    Brookfield Cares is sponsoring Brookfield's Concert In the Park on Friday, June 14. Come and join town members as they enjoy a wonder evening with live music by contemporary rock group Dirt Road Pickers. And visit Brookfield Cares' table to learn more about our community efforts, get free bubbles for children and more. We look […]

  • 2025 Student Survey: February 24th

    The Brookfield CARES Student Survey will be administered on February 24th in partnership with Brookfield Public Schools to grades 8-12. This anonymous survey helps us understand youth attitudes and behaviors, guiding our programs to better support student well-being. Since 2009, these surveys have provided critical insights on topics like mental health, substance misuse, and overall safety. We […]

  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week: March 3–7, 2025

    Mark your calendars for SEL Week in Connecticut, taking place from March 3 to March 7, 2025. This week-long celebration is dedicated to promoting social and emotional learning, which plays a vital role in fostering students’ academic success, mental health, and overall well-being. Organized by SEL4CT, the week will feature various events and activities designed to engage educators, […]

  • Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week

    Virtual

    SEL Day is a global, grassroots celebration of social and emotional learning to support children’s academic achievement and well-being. Since its inception in 2020, individuals and organizations from all 50 U.S. states and 87 countries have engaged in SEL Day activities. Mark your calendars for SEL Week in Connecticut, taking place from March 3 to March 7, […]

  • Healthy Kids Day.

    Regional YMCA 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA, Brookfield, CT, United States

    Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. Brookfield Cares will be there. Stop by our table to say hello and learn about our initiatives.

  • Healthy Kids Day – Sunday April 27th

    Free and open to the public, this annual event features a day of fun-filled activities to celebrate kids being kids. Brookfield Cares will be there—stop by our table to say hello and learn about our initiatives.

  • Student Focus Group

    Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road Brookfield CT 06804 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT
  • Student Focus Group

    Brookfield HS, Media Centre CT, United States

    Share Your Voice, Grab Some Pizza, and Score a $10 Dunkin’ Card These valuable insights will help Brookfield Cares in planning programs in the community to better meet student needs. It is very important that we hear the student body voices! Pizza and soft drinks will be served, and all participants will receive a $10 […]

  • Mental Health Awareness Event

    Brookfield Library

    Brookfield Cares is hosting a special event focused on mental health, featuring Narcan and QPR trainings. A light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is open! Participants may register for one or both trainings.

  • Community Narcan & QPR Training Event

    Brookfield Library

    On May 31st, Brookfield CARES hosted two life-saving training events at the Brookfield Library: a Narcan training and a QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) suicide prevention workshop.  We’re proud to share that 8 individuals became certified in administering Narcan and 9 participants completed the QPR training. These sessions provided essential tools for overdose and suicide prevention […]