The Center for Family Justice serves victims of domestic violence and sexual assault from Fairfield, Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford and Trumbull.

Rep. Bob Godfrey meets with representatives of the Aids Project Greater Danbury to discuss legislative issues. Founded in 1987, AIDS Project Greater Danbury advocates for and provides services to people living with HIV/AIDS as well as their families and loved ones while actively promoting AIDS education, prevention and awareness in western Connecticut and beyond.

The Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, regarded as one of the most ideal homes for the severely developmentally disabled when it opened in 1982, is scheduled to close in June. “Certainly the handwriting was on the wall,” Rep. Joe Gresko said. "They haven’t been taking in any new clients for some time.”

I applaud the approval today by the State Bond Commission of funds I championed for a Rooster River Study and the Center for Family Justice.

Rep. Joe Gresko joins his legislative colleagues representing Stratford in opposing the planned closure of the residential operations at the Ella T. Grasso Regional Center, which serves clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Opioid addiction is a serious problem. Fortunately there's help. Here's a new number for people to call: 1-800-563-4086

Callers will be linked to walk-in assessment centers 24/7. Callers also will get a follow-up call by trained staff to determine if they were able to connect to necessary services.

NHSO is holding a free performance of Peter and the Wolf, the final concert in their Family Concert Series. They are encouraging children to come in their favorite PJs, slippers and stuffed animals to a “musical pajama party.”

Bright Beginnings newest center opens in Fairfield creating jobs and childcare options.