The has a new resident.
The Center for Women and Families will see Trumbull-area clients in the center, located in . A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently.
"It's a comfortable place for them," said Jen Brown, coordinator for advocacy and crisis services. The counseling center is in a house, making it more comfortable for clients.
The goal is to give clients a "warm and welcoming place," Brown added.
The Center for Women and Families also has offices in the Fairfield Senior Center and Monroe Town Hall. The center serves clients from Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe and Stratford, in addition to Trumbull.
"We're doing a lot in Trumbull," said President and Chief Executive Officer: Debra Greenwood. "We're excited because it's a great collaboration."
The CWF will use the space from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and for emergencies.
Volunteers for the center, CWF officials, Trumbull Police and First Selectman Tim Herbst attended the ribbon cutting ceremony.
Trumbull Police Det. Kevin Hammel, who investigates youth issues, serves on a multi-disciplinary team with CWF officials. He said the location is more convenient.
"I think a lot of people don't have the means to get to Bridgeport. They're nervous about going into the city," he said. "It's secluded. It's a quiet area. I think people might be more comfortable coming to this location."
Before cutting the ribbon, Greenwood thanked town officials.
"Thank you so much. It's great to be here in Trumbull. We're living in a house, so what's better than that?" she said.
Herbst said Trumbull is making a regional commitment to combatting domestic violence. "It is a regional problem. It's a state problem. It happens here," Herbst said. "We are committed to working with you."
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But I will say I find it strange that our Parks commission has approved a Women's and Family Center to operate out of Old Mine Park, yet a Nature Center was denied, as it does not fit in to their Parks 'vision'? Can someone tell me what exactly is the Parks commissions vision? Is there a long term master plan somewhere that includes such things as a Women's center, but not a Nature Center?
FYI: The Center for Women and Families is NOT state-run, it is a private nonprofit but also receives some state funding. Jennifer Hochberg current member of Fairfield RTM, District 7 and volunteer for CWF since 2004
Is there a place where items can be donated? I have always donated to the crisis center in Norwalk but would like to support those in need in my hometown as well.