The Guided Assistance Program (GAP) provides personalized support and referrals for women and families facing difficult life challenges. The Center’s Referral Navigators work to directly connect participants to community resources spanning crisis services, social services, mental health, financial and legal services. Through GAP, a participant learns how to outline her personal or family needs and to create an action plan. GAP is a unique service, not offered at any other organization on the Shoreline. We accept anyone that walks through our door, regardless of income or location. We assist many families that would otherwise have no place to turn for help. Contact us for immediate assistance or more information.
The Legal Process: Information is power! ADAPT workshops provide a comprehensive overview of divorce to help you acquire the tools you need to make the best choices for you and your family. An expert in divorce and family law guides you through your options and empowers you with confidence that you can navigate this major life change. We offer the introductory workshop regularly.
Adapt Part 1: An Introduction to the Divorce Process Workshop will be held on:
Saturday, January 23, 2021 at 9:30 - 11:00am
Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 6:30 - 8:00pm
Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:00 - 10:30am
All workshops are hosted via Zoom.
To register, click here to log in to our Programs Portal and select the best date that works for your schedule. Like all of our programs, fee waivers are available.
If you have questions or if you are also interested in learning more about the Divorce & Parenting Plans Workshop or the Divorce & Finances Workshop, please contact Wendy at 203-458-6699 or wdelucca@womenandfamilylife.org.
Financial Consults one-on-one assistance:
Meet individually with a volunteer Financial Coach to empower yourself to make better financial decisions and take control of your economic independence and success. Topics include: budgeting; divorce & finances; debt; death claims paperwork; and more! We regularly offer appointments on-site at our Center. For safety during COVID, all appointments will be held via phone or video conference.
To schedule your free appointment, please follow these two steps:
1. Create or update your Registration Account with us here:
https://cm2wflc.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=91
2. Call Wendy DeLucca, our Program Director, at 203-458-6699, and find an appointment slot that works for you.
Financial Fitness Webinars:
From the comfort of your home, learn new tools to achieve your New Year's financial resolutions! Our free webinars are presented by financial experts who will share action items about healthy financial habits, in manageable bites. Women and men ages 16+ invited to attend.
Register for one or more via our website:
https://cm2wflc.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=91
Each webinar will run from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
*Financial Fitness Webinar #2: Budgeting 101, Bills, Debt - January 21, 2021
*Financial Fitness Webinar #3: Banking Basics & Tax Tips - January 28, 2021
For more information about Financial Fitness Webinars or Financial Consults contact Wendy DeLucca, our Program Director, at 203-458-6699 or via email at wdelucca@womenandfamilylifecenter.org.
Empowering the next generation of female leaders! GCGR is an innovative leadership program for girls using a three-tiered peer mentoring model. This program promotes self-esteem, self-care, healthy relationships and community while teaching leadership skills that will last a lifetime. It is open to 5th, 8th, 11th and 12th grade girls. Training for the high school coaches begins in January of each year, the 8th and 4th grade groups begin in the Spring.
Meet individually with one of our volunteer attorneys to discuss your legal questions and to better understand your rights and the legal process. Attorneys can discuss most civil matters; for legal assistance related to immigration or criminal law, please call our Center and ask to speak with a Referral Navigator (203-458-6699) who can put you in touch with other resources. Starting April 1, we will offer Lawyer Time appointments via phone. To schedule your free appointment, please follow these two steps:
1. Create or update your Registration Account with us here:
https://cm2wflc.neworg.com/Default.asp?PageNum=91
2. Call Wendy DeLucca, our Program Director, at 203-458-6699, and find an appointment slot that works for you.
Join other women as you work through the emotions and life changes associated with losing a loved one, no matter the type of relationship or the events leading to the loss. Pre-registration is required for this 8-week program that will meet on Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00 PM. In response to the COVID-19 situation, the start date of this new group has been postponed. We will notify people by email and post an announcement on our social media channels and website with the new start date. The group is led by the Director of Bereavement from The Connecticut Hospice, but group members need no affiliation with any hospice services. Current W&FLC participants may contact the Center to pre-register; other interested women please contact Jennifer Stook, The Connecticut Hospice, at (203) 315-7544
Redefine yourself through a supportive community of strong, retired and semi-retired women. Make new connections and give back to others while exploring unique activities and opportunities in Connecticut and surrounding states. Contact us for more information or sign up here to join the fun!