Community Conversation: Helping Our Children Succeed
2023-10-12 19:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Brookfield High School Cafeteria, 45 Longmeadow Hill Road, Brookfield, CT, 06804
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 PM.
Brookfield High School Cafeteria
45 Longmeadow Hill Road, Brookfield, CT 06804
Please come early to explore available resources from Brookfield Cares and other local agencies.

Brookfield's 4th Annual Block Party - June 2, 2024
2024-06-02 11:30 - 16:30 | Old Route 7, Old Route 7, Brookfield, CT, 06804
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
2024-06-14 18:30 - 20:00 | Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road Brookfield CT 06804, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT, 06804
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 forward to seeing you there.

2025 Student Survey: February 24th
2025-02-24
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 look forward to using the 2025 results to continue making a meaningful impact. Stay tuned for updates, and check out key findings from the 2022 survey on our website.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week: March 3–7, 2025
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07
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, students, families, and communities in SEL practices. Participating in SEL Week offers an opportunity to enhance our collective understanding of SEL and implement strategies that support the holistic development of our youth.

Social Emotional Learning (SEL) Week
2025-03-03 - 2025-03-07 | 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, 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, students, families, and communities in social-emotional learning (SEL) practices. Participating in SEL Week provides an opportunity to deepen our collective understanding of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and implement strategies that support the holistic development of our youth.

Healthy Kids Day.
2025-04-27 | Regional YMCA, 2 Huckleberry Hill Rd, Brookfield, CT 06804, USA, Brookfield, CT, 06804, 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
2025-04-27
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
2025-05-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road Brookfield CT 06804, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT, 06804

Student Focus Group
2025-05-12 18:00 - 21:00 | 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 Dunkin Donuts gift card as a thank-you for their time. Focus group participation can additionally be used as service hours. While parent or guardian permission will be required for students under 18 to participate, all discussion will remain confidential, and your participation will remain anonymous.

Mental Health Awareness Event
2025-05-31 | 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
2025-05-31 | 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 while also sparking meaningful conversations and community connections.
A special shout-out to WCTC and the Brookfield Library for partnering with us and allowing us the opportunity to reach and empower our community. We are so grateful for your support in helping us make a difference!

Brookfield’s Annual Block Party
2025-06-08
We had a great time spreading awareness of our mission at this year’s Brookfield Block Party! The event, held on Sunday, June 8, 2025, was the biggest yet—with a record number of vendors, expanded sponsorship, and strong community turnout. From live music and local food trucks to fun kids’ activities and vendor booths, the day was a true celebration of community spirit. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by—we loved connecting with you and sharing what we’re all about!

Brookfield's 5th Annual Block Party
2025-06-08 11:30 - 16:00 | Brookfield Library
Save the Date: 5th Annual Block Party – Sunday, June 8th
Spring Into Summer at this community celebration filled with vendors, live music, food, drinks, and more! Stay tuned for more details—we can’t wait to see you there!

National Night Out - Tuesday August 5th
2025-08-05 16:00 - 20:30 | Brookfield Town Hall 100 Pocono Road Brookfield CT 06804, 100 Pocono Road, Brookfield, CT, 06804
Join us for Brookfield’s National Night Out on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, from 4:00 – 8:30 p.m. at Brookfield Town Hall! This fun, family-friendly evening is all about building stronger community ties and connecting with local law enforcement in a relaxed, welcoming environment.
Enjoy a wide variety of activities for all ages, including: Cornhole Tournament, Wiffle Ball Home Run Derby, K-9 Demonstrations, Police Vehicles & Hands-on Safety Activities, Car Seat Check & Install Station, Bounce Houses, Dunk Tank, Food, Beer, and so much more!
Come out for a night of fun, connection, and community spirit!

Community Conversations - October 16th
2025-10-16 | Candlewood lake elementary school, 100 candlewood lake Rd, Brookfield, CT, 06804, Candlewood lake Elementary school, 100 Candlewood lake Rd, Brookfield, CT, 06804, United States
We are looking for volunteers to help make this event a success! If you’re interested, please reach out to Marni (marnimcniff@gmail.com) or Kate (katemccall36@gmail.com).
