Greenwich Town/Community Agencies

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2-1-1 is Connecticut's free, confidential, and multilingual one-stop connection to local health and human services available 24/7 online at 211ct.org or by phone. It provides referrals for needs like housing, food, childcare, elder care, and crisis intervention, backed by a comprehensive, continually updated database of over 40,000 programs.

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The Birth to Three System is part of the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA) Part C "Early Intervention." In Connecticut, community-based programs support families to enhance their child's development and connect to their communities.

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Families can explore and learn at the Bruce Museum through options like family gallery tours, digital programs, storytime events, and birthday parties. The museum is fully accessible for families, permitting both strollers and front-facing baby carriers. Other accommodations include Spanish-language labels for some exhibits and scholarship funding for eligible groups.

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The Care 4 Kids program helps low to moderate income families in CT pay for child care costs. This program is sponsored by the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood.

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Clothes to kids of Fairfield County is a year-round program. Each eligible child in grade K-12 may visit the CTKF store twice a year to shop for a full week's wardrobe of school clothes. Our unique approach is a boutique-style setting where kids work with a personal shopper to choose the clothing they like best.

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The Department of Children and Family Services' vision is that CT's children are safe and sound and that they live with loving and supportive families.

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The Family & Children's Agency is a non-profit organization in Fairfield County that provides comprehensive social services to individuals and families at every stage of life. Their programs cover a wide range of needs, including adoption and foster care for children, addiction recovery for adults, and specialized support and home care for seniors.

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The Den for Grieving Kids is a bereavement support program run by Family Centers that offers a safe, caring space for children, teens, and their families to explore and express their feelings after the loss of a parent, sibling, or other loved one through peer support groups and activities. It’s part of Family Centers’ broader mission of providing free support services to help families navigate grief and healing.

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Provides a weekly bag with home snacks and pantry staples equivalent to four meals - two breakfasts and two lunches.

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The Greenwich Department of Human Services (GDHS) supports residents of all ages by providing direct services and connecting them to essential community resources. Key services include access to Health Care, Food, Education, Employment, and Personal Safety.

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Greenwich Hospital's Maternity services offer comprehensive care for mothers and babies, featuring a NICU, support for complex or high-risk pregnancies, and essential resources like lactation help and parenting classes.

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Greenwich Moms is a local platform providing a one-stop resource for parents, offering up-to-date, tried and true information on kid-friendly restaurants, local schools, activities, parks, summer camps, and events, aiming to help families connect and navigate life in Greenwich, CT.

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The Parks and Recreation Department makes it easy for families with young children to stay active by offering organized programs like summer camps and sports, while also maintaining public spaces such as parks, beaches, and community centers for them to enjoy.

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Greenwich Town Hall is the main center for local government services, including tax payments, building permits, and voter registration. It houses key offices like Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and the Town Clerk to handle everything from local infrastructure to community programs.

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The YMCA of Greenwich is a community-focused nonprofit dedicated to strengthening residents through diverse programs in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The website serves as a hub for members to access fitness schedules, aquatic programs, childcare services, and information on community impact initiatives like financial assistance and chronic disease prevention.

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Jewish Family Service (JFS) of Greenwich provides crucial community support across four main areas: Financial Aid (including loans and emergency help), Counseling and family health programs, Kosher Food assistance (pantry and home-delivered meals), and specialized Senior Services (such as care management and support for Holocaust Survivors).

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Kids In Crisis, located in Cos Cob, CT, provides 24-hour emergency shelter, crisis counseling, and community education programs for children of all ages and families facing crisis. Their services address challenges including domestic violence, mental health concerns, abuse, trauma, homelessness, and substance abuse. They staff a free, confidential helpline (203-661-1911) 24/7 for intervention and referrals. Their approach involves Responding (removing kids from danger), Restoring (providing support to heal), and Reinforcing (strengthening support systems).

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Mothers for Others is a non-profit organization that serves as Fairfield County's Diaper Bank and is the only dedicated diaper bank serving Greenwich. Their core mission is to support low and limited-income families by providing diapers and wipes for children from birth to three years old. They rely on community donations and distribute supplies through an Agency Network.

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Therapy is based on personal interactions to help a person change and overcome problems in desired ways. During therapy, an individual can learn about themselves, their moods, feelings, thoughts, and patterns of behaviors and interactions. Beginning therapy can be a big step toward gaining the healthiest version of oneself and one’s life. Good therapy should be tailored to the individual and their experiences, and at Revive our goal is to create the best fit possible between an individual and their prospective therapist.”

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Sparkler is a free mobile app provided by the CT Office of Early Childhood for all Connecticut families with children birth through age five. It helps parents monitor development using the Ages & Stages Questionnaires®, offers over 2,000 play-time activities to boost early learning, and connects users with child development experts and care coordinators from 211 Child Development for free coaching and support.

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The Bendheim Western Greenwich Civic Center (BWGCC) is a community facility specializing in early childhood development, housing a Preschool and offering programs like Gymnastics, Music, and Speech/Language for young children. It also serves the wider community with a Gymnasium and Athletic Fields for Youth Sports (Baseball, Basketball) and Adult Drop-In Pickleball/Volleyball and Fitness classes.

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The YWCA Greenwich is a community organization rooted in the mission to eliminate racism and empower women, offering over 125 programs to improve the health and well-being of all ages. Its core services include the Harmony Project, which offers a 24-Hour Crisis Hotline (203-622-0003) and support for safe relationships; comprehensive Education programs such as Preschool, Afterschool, and Summer Camps; and extensive Health and Fitness offerings, including Aquatics and various Group Exercise programs for both youth and adults.

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Abilis is a Connecticut nonprofit that provides lifelong services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families. Services include early intervention, therapy, job training, and residential programs, with the mission of promoting "able lives and strong communities" through person-centered care.

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The Boys & Girls Club of Greenwich (BGCG) provides a safe, positive environment and programs for youth aged 6-18, focusing on Academic Success & Enrichment, Health & Fitness, and Character & Leadership Development. Services include after-school programs, aquatics, and summer camps, with the goal of helping members achieve bright futures.

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Building One Community (B1C) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the successful integration of immigrants and their families in the Stamford, CT area. B1C is a community hub that provides a wide range of free services designed to promote self-sufficiency. These core programs include Immigration Legal Services, English & Citizenship Classes (ELL and Adult Literacy), Workforce Development for job skills and stability, Family Services, and Academic Enrichment support for elementary school children.

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The Child Guidance Center of Southern CT offers a broad range of individualized mental health diagnostic, assessment and treatment services to aid children in overcoming psychological, behavioral, developmental, social and familial problems in conveniently located clinics, homes, schools and other community locations.

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The Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) provides 24-hour crisis intervention, emergency safe housing, and legal advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children. They also offer trauma-informed individual and group counseling, financial advocacy, and prevention education programs for the local community.

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The Early Childhood Consultation Partnership’s (ECCP®) Consultation services are available on a continuum of care to include center-wide services, classroom services, or individual child services. The consultations, which are provided by Master’s-level mental health professionals, seek to build capacity through partnerships in order to meet the social emotional and/or behavioral needs of young children. Specific consultation topics may range anywhere from aggressive behavior in children, to the tone of a classroom and responsiveness of teaching staff, or to the supports a center director would like to provide their staff.

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Family Centers is a Fairfield County-based nonprofit that provides a comprehensive range of education, health, and human services to help children, adults, and families thrive. For over 130 years, the organization has offered integrated support including early childhood education, primary and mental health care, and vocational training regardless of a client's ability to pay.

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Family Centers Health Care offers medical, dental, and mental health services to children and adults in the Greenwich and Stamford areas. They provide affordable preventative and acute care to everyone, regardless of their ability to pay or insurance status.

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The Greenwich Alliance for Education supports Greenwich Public School students by funding innovation and expanding opportunities through a variety of programs. Key initiatives include Reaching Out Grants, Tuning In To Music, Early Literacy, and the AVID SUCCESS Scholarship Fund, all aimed at closing the opportunity gap and ensuring academic success for all students.

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Amongst many other services, Greenwich Hospital offers extensive family care from full Maternity services (with a Level III NICU and support resources) to comprehensive Pediatric Services. Pediatric care includes 24/7 inpatient services, Emergency Department doctors specialized in pediatrics, access to a top Specialty Center, and specialized Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy programs.

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The Greenwich Library provides a comprehensive calendar of youth programming centered on early literacy through various storytimes for all ages (Baby, Toddler, Preschool), along with engaging book clubs for older children. Programs also emphasize cultural and educational enrichment, including multilingual sessions, music, yoga, and seasonal craft workshops.

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Using the evidence-based, nationally recognized Parents as Teachers model, the program provides personalized, in-home support for families from pregnancy through Kindergarten. Services focus on parenting education, developmental expectations and screenings, strengthening parent-child relationships, and connecting families to community resources.

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Greenwich Public Schools includes 11 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high school, with residential placement for most students. Five schools operate as magnet schools offering specialized programs via lottery. The district also runs a tuition-based Integrated Preschool Program where children with identified special needs attend tuition free.

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The Greenwich United Way identifies local needs through a Needs Assessment and uses a volunteer-led Community Investment Process to award grant funding to partner agencies. They also run Direct Impact Programs focusing on issues like early childhood education and youth mental health.

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Inspirica is a major Connecticut homeless service provider that offers both housing solutions (Emergency, Permanent Supportive, and Deeply Affordable Housing) and extensive support services to break the cycle of homelessness. These services include Case Management, employment and financial programs (E.E.F.E.), and specialized care for children, seniors, and toddlers/parents (ECPP), along with Job & Housing Retention to ensure long-term stability.

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The Junior League of Greenwich (JLG) is a women's organization focused on advancing women's leadership through volunteer work, collaboration and training. They identify and develop key community projects, currently emphasizing Youth Wellness and Education.

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Malta House is one of Fairfield County's few residential programs for pregnant women over 18 and young homeless mothers, aiming for independence. Core support includes a Residential Program with life skills and individualized education (like GED/certificate prep); a Graduate Program for ongoing follow-up (counseling, housing aid); free Nursery/Childcare for children 0–3; and Community Outreach that distributes essential baby supplies.

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Neighbor to Neighbor (NTN) offers Food Assistance and Clothing & Essentials Assistance to Greenwich residents who meet income guidelines. Food assistance includes a "client choice" food pantry, a weekly Supplemental Food Program, a Summer Supplement Program for students, and an Emergency Food Program. Essentials assistance provides monthly access to brand new personal care and hygiene products, along with gently used children's clothing.

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) gives families help to buy food. Services are based on financial guidelines/eligibility.

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The Tender Beginnings Program at Greenwich Hospital is a comprehensive educational and support system run by maternity nurses for parents throughout pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Services include Childbirth Preparation, Baby Care, Breastfeeding, and Pediatrician 101 classes, along with wellness groups like Prenatal Yoga and Newborn Mothers Group. It also provides hospital tours and a postpartum assessment 48–72 hours after discharge.

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The WIC Program provides supplemental foods (via eWIC card), health care referrals, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to low-income Pregnant Women, Breastfeeding Women (up to 1 year), Non-breastfeeding Postpartum Women (up to 6 months), and Infants/Children (up to 5 years) who are at nutritional risk. Greenwich residents apply through the Optimus/Stamford WIC office.