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Community Fund Still Needs $8K to Meet $30K Goal to Pay for TeenTalk Middle School Counselor

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The Community Fund of Darien has received $22,000 in individual donations towards funding a TeenTalk mental health counselor at Middlesex Middle School. They need $8,000 more to meet their goal. “You can make a difference today! Every contribution counts, and with your support, you can make a big difference in the lives of our students,” the Community Fund said in an email. “Let’s come together and make this happen!”

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Community Fund of Darien Aims to Raise $30K for Mental Health Program at Middlesex Middle School

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The Community Fund of Darien has announced partnership with the Darien Public Schools and Darien’s Health Department to fund a TeenTalk mental health counselor at Middlesex Middle School. The Community Fund hopes to raise $30,000 for a grant to the school district in response to Darien’s Youth Survey results, which indicated the need for mental health support for the town’s youth, the organization said in a news release. — This article is based on an announcement from The Community Fund of Darien. The Community Fund  seeks to raise the money from individual donations by May 31. The mental health counselor is  expected to be in place at the start of the the 2024-2025  school year in September.

Teens

Before Friday’s DHS Jr Prom, Thriving Youth Darien and Police Publicize Law and Risks of Underage Drinking

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With Darien’s Junior Prom on Friday and graduation right around the corner, Thriving Youth Darien and the Darien Police Department are reminding teens and their parents to do so responsibly and legally. — an announcement from Thriving Youth Darien
Connecticut’s Social Host Law holds parents and property owners liable for underage drinking and/or cannabis use that occurs in their homes. A person convicted of violating this law may be fined up to $2,000 and receive up to one year in jail. According to Thriving Youth Darien’s 2023 Youth Survey, 69% of high-school aged youth believed it would be sort of or very easy to access alcohol, and 53% report getting alcohol from an adult or parent with their permission. ‘Sticker Shock Campaign’ for Safety
To address these concerning findings, Youth representatives from Thriving Youth Darien, The Community Fund of Darien’s Youth Asset Team, and The Depot’s Students Against Destructive Decisions group and Volunteer Club are conducting a “sticker-shock campaign.”

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Are You New in Town Since January 2020? You’re Invited to a Gathering of Newcomers

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Are you new to Darien? Do you know someone who is? New Darien neighbors are invited by the Community Fund of Darien to a fun and informative gathering to discover what makes Darien so special. — an announcement from The Community Fund of Darien

Hear from current residents who will share their favorite spots and stories, and mingle with others who are new. Drinks & light bites are provided by by Palmer’s Market.

Volunteers
Darien Volunteer Awards 2024

These 39 Volunteers to Be Honored by The Community Fund of Darien on April 30 — and You’re Invited

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The Community Fund of Darien invites the community to celebrate 39 Darien residents who are being recognized Tuesday, April 30, for their outstanding volunteer efforts. — an announcement from The Community Fund of Darien (TCF)
You’re Invited
This year, The Community Fund of Darien will honor 39 of Darien’s extraordinary volunteers on Tuesday, April 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the Darien Community Association’s Garden Wing Room. All are welcome. You can RSVP to the event organizers here. Thanking These Thirty-Nine

Honorees, who must be Darien residents, will be awarded in the following categories: Outstanding Adult Volunteer (19-64 years), Outstanding Emerging Volunteer (18 years and younger), Outstanding New Volunteer, Outstanding Senior Volunteer (65 years and older), and Outstanding Volunteer Duo.

Parents & Kids
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Webinar on Feb 8: How to Coach Your Teen or Tween to Make Better Decisions in Tricky Social Situations

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Thriving Youth Darien and two other area organizations are sponsoring a webinar on  how to help your teen/tween make healthy decisions, especially about substance abuse, and particularly at parties and other social events. The workshop will also offer tips for talking about the potential risks and consequences of substance use — its impact on physical health, mental well-being, academic performance, and future opportunities. — an announcement from Thriving Youth Darien
The Problem
The Thriving Youth Darien 2023 Youth Survey of 6th-12th graders showed that the most significant increases in alcohol use happen between 8th and 9th grade, and then again between 11th and 12th grade – most often at a party or with friends at a home. How can you help your kids stay safe & manage tricky social situations? More About the Webinar
Joyce Sixsmith, Darien High School’s connections counselor, and John Hamilton, president and CEO of Liberation Programs, will speak at the Feb.