CFA (Child and Family Agency of Southeastern CT)

Our new #careers video is here! Our mission is to provide equitable clinical and supportive services in accessible ways to meet the evolving needs of our communities. Check out why our staff thinks Child and Family Agency of SE CT is the place to be for #jobseekers #connecticut #ctjobs #mentalhealth #earlyeducation #workforcedevelopment #benefits #aprn #SBHC https://lnkd.in/eRSUXb5u

The Leadership Training Academy (LTA) is a yearlong collaborative and educational experience designed for current and emerging leaders across the organization to develop leadership and supervisory competencies. Participants form a learning community where they share knowledge about the organization’s culture, their individual departments, and the broader community. The program culminates in a Capstone project, which is presented to the Management team and often adopted into practice. This year, participants earned 23 CEU credits. Over the past year, leaders from CFA’s In-home, PQI, School-Based, Advancement, Outpatient, Medical, Client Support, and Family Resource Center programs participated in the LTA, led by Erin Saylor and Courtney Seely. On graduation day, participants presented their Capstone Projects, all focused on advancing CFA’s mission. Throughout the program, staff explored the connection between their Enneagram types and leadership styles, and gained skills in nonprofit governance, conflict management, continuous quality improvement, and program development. The Academy has equipped these leaders with the tools to make a lasting impact within their teams and the broader CFA community. We are very proud to present the following graduates of LTA Cohort 3: Jewell Jones, LCSW, ECMHC Supervisor Tiffany Allen-Zumun, APRN, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner Supervisor Lily Cabanas, IMH-E, Senior Site Manager, Family Resource Center Kathryn Balestracci, LCSW, Senior Clinician, SBHC Claudia Carmona, LCSW, SBHC Supervisor/Bilingual Lead Clinician Katarina Moroch, MPA, Program Manager of Performance & Quality Improvement Ellie Lambert-Lauri, Advancement and Marketing Manager Veronica Findlay, LCSW, SBHC Supervisor Patricia Hennessy, LPC, Senior Clinician Trudy-Ann Solan, MFTA, FFT Clinician Jocelyn Chaplin, Client Support Specialist Program Coordinator Trainers: Erin Saylor, LCSW, Chief Operating Officer Courtney Seely, LCSW, Managing Director of Behavioral Health Services Courtney and Erin started the Leadership Training Academy in 2021 in response to the “Great Resignation” and a desire to invest meaningfully in our staff. Although it had been a goal for years, it was realized due to the significant need. Over the past three years, they have continued to refine and improve the Academy. This has been the most rewarding part of their roles, and they are incredibly proud of the staff they have supported and what they have built. They are now ready to hand it over to the capable hands of Directors Lauren Chaplin, Brittany Sanchez, and Mikayla Bozym, who will be leading Cohort 4. Cohort 4 will kick off in mid-October.

All programs at CFA will be CLOSED on Monday 10/14/24 for the observance of Indigenous Peoples Day. For emergencies, please call 860-440-7182.

Did you see us Hartford? Members of CFA's mental health team attended the statewide Evidence-Based Practice Conference last week. Slide 1 ?? Members of CFA's mental health team Slide 2 ?? Travis Walls from CFA's Outpatient Mental Health Program presenting on the intersection of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Evidence Based Practices Slide 3 ?? Amanda Frechette and Cassandra Leuchner from CFA's School-Based Health Centers presenting on Fostering Adolescent Engagement in the CBITS model Slide 4 ?? CFA's received three awards at the conference! ?? Awarded for having the most Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy clients with clinically significant improvement of symptoms in the state ?? Awarded for having the most new clients who completed at least 3 Bounce Back Group sessions in the state ?? CFA staff member Kayla Bourbon was honored for having the most new Attachment, Regulation and Competency cases that completed at least 3 sessions We're in awe of our stellar team! ????

Members of CFA's behavioral health team participating in an Immigration Advocacy Support Center (IASC) training to better support our clients ?? ?? IASC is a non-profit organization located in New London that provides immigration-related legal services and education in Southeast Connecticut

Welcome new CFA staff members! ?? L-R Melissa Trahan, Reunification-Therapeutic Family Time; James Manning, Finance; Dorothy Smith, Billing; and Sabrina Terrilli, School-Based Health Center Looking to join our growing team? Visit us at https://lnkd.in/dx3b-w2E #newhire #welcome #careers #CFA #hiring #CTjobs #CT

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Mental health is a large part of the services CFA offers to the community. We operate four outpatient mental health clinics, 22 School-Based clinics, and even provide services directly in client's homes! Follow along this month as we highlight some of our life changing services and share client stories ??????

We're closing out National Immunization Awareness Week (April 22-30) with this reminder: ? Vaccines are EFFECTIVE ? Vaccines are SAFE ? Vaccines PROTECT against many serious diseases The CFA Medical Clinic is here to help you and your family get back on track with your vaccine needs - call us today to schedule an appointment! ?? (860) 437-4550 ?? 7 Vauxhall Street, New London, CT Health insurance accepted. No health insurance required. #NIAW #vaccine #catchupwithconfidence

Join us in congratulating Rachel and Travis on their recent accomplishment! ?? Did you know, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is one of the many evidence-based practices CFA offers through our four outpatient clinics. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/euqihHB

The early bird deadline for CFA's Fore Mental Health Golf Tournament is tomorrow, May 1. Don't miss out on discounted registration and a fantastic day on the green! ?? ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/ef6aP-gG