As March is Women’s History Month we would like to pay tribute to all of the women who work in this field. In 2018 – 2019 about 76% of educators, 83% of social workers, 82% of school counselors, and 68% of school psychologists were women, and those numbers have not changed much. Women are the primary shareholders in SEL and because of these strong passionate women we are able to provide children, families, and adults with the SEL strategies we all need to succeed in life. How might SEL be different if we did not have all of these wonderful, hard working women in the field? Remember to show appreciation for everyone, and especially the women who tirelessly fight for SEL and the benefits it brings to everyone.
As we appreciate and celebrate the women who have and continue to make great to make great progress in the world, we understand that are still women out there that need support. In recognition of the continuing need for progress we wanted to offer support for those that need it we have decided to create a resource list for women and families in need of support around Connecticut. We appreciate that your work may put you in contact with others that might benefit, and possibly help out a friend, student, colleague, or client. These resources include, but are not limited to legal counseling, domestic hotlines, food and diaper pantries, and much more. Please share these resources with anyone that might need them.
| Organization Title | Service Area | Type of Service |
| Women’s Law | All of CT | Women’s legal resources |
| BHcare a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic | CT Shoreline (New Haven area) | Supporting mental health, addiction services, family services, domestic violence services, and more. |
| Women & Family Center | Located in Meriden, CT | Providing a variety of programs for women, children, and families including after school programs, temporary housing for youth, and much more |
| Women’s Business Development Council | All of CT | Provides resources for female business owners through education, training, mentoring, business development, & financial opportunities |
| KidsHugs | All of CT | An organization to help children with critically ill parents |
| Hope After Loss | All of CT | An organization providing support to those who have had a loss during pregnancy or infancy |
| Bare Necessities, Inc. | Warehouse is located in Madison CT | A diaper bank for parents in need of diapers and/or wipes |
| Women & Family Life Center | CT Shoreline | An organization that provides services to women and families in crisis |
| YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Center | Hartford county, part of toland country, and Plymouth, CT | A crisis center for anyone who has been sexually assaulted |
| Prudence Crandall Center | Berlin, Bristol, Burlington, Kensington, New Britain, Plainville, Plymouth, Southington, and Terryville | An organization for all forms of domestic violence |
| Women’s Support Services | Canaan / Falls Village; Cornwall; Kent; North Canaan; Salisbury / Lakeville; Sharon;Nearby New York and Massachusetts towns;Communities served by GA-18 court (Bridgewater, New Milford, Roxbury) | Domestic violence services |
| Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence | Located in Glastonbury, CT | An organization providing information to all CT residents about domestic violence. |
| Family Centered Services of CT | New Haven Area | An organization that works with families to ensure children are provided with safe, nurturing areas to grow and succeed. |
| Girls inc. | All of CT | A pro-girl organization that helps to empower, mentor, and support young girls to help them succeed in school and life. |
| Women’s Shelters: A nationwide directory of shelters for women | All of CT | Locations of women’s shelters and women’s sober housing in CT |
| My Sister’s Place | Located in the North End of Hartford, CT | Providing housing, food, and other basic needs to women and children. |
| Mercy Housing and Shelter Corporation | Hartford area | Providing services to those who are homeless or nearing homelessness |
| Amos House | Focus on Danbury area, but help all of CT | Transitional housing for women and their children |
| Safe Haven of Greater Waterbury, Inc. | Waterbury & Southbury areas of CT | Providing information and services for sexual assault and domestic violence |
| The Diaper Bank of Connecticut | All of CT | Providing diapers, period supplies, incontinence products and other basic health necessities to families in need throughout CT |
| ABC Women’s Center | Located in Middletown, CT | Provides free pregnancy and reproductive health resources to those in need. |
| Planned Parenthood | All of CT | Providing health and wellness services – including education and information on general health, reproductive health and wellness, cancer screenings, LGBTQ services, and much more |