As we step into the new year, Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) is looking forward to a new year with a profound commitment to community well-being. To kick off 2024, HKYFS will prioritize mental health, and prevention, and strengthen family connections and overall wellness through the following series of events: On January 25, 2024, […]

Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) recently concluded its 2023 Holiday Giving Program, uniting the community in a collective effort to ensure joy for local children in need during the holiday season. The program, impacting 38 families and 104 children, garnered exceptional support from diverse sectors of the HK community. This year, New Image Auto […]

During the holidays and beyond, you may be looking for opportunities to support your community, your neighbors and, especially, the children. If this goal seems to match your aspirations, then you may want to consider becoming a Mentor for a student. Perhaps you have considered becoming a Mentor for a child in our community, but […]

Celebrate the holiday season at the 35th annual Haddam-Killingworth Craft Fair, taking place at Haddam-Killingworth Middle School on December 2, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. This festive event promises to be a winter wonderland of creativity and community spirit. More than eighty talented artists and crafters will showcase their unique creations, offering a […]

Despite the rain and cold, the annual Pumpkin Run, Haddam Killingworth Youth & Family Services’ major fundraiser, was a big success and a lot of fun! Runners, spectators, sponsors, and volunteers started arriving at the Haddam Killingworth High School track, some in costume, to grab their bibs, and warm up for the 9:00 a.m. race. […]

(November 2, 2023) — The holiday giving program, facilitated by Haddam-Killingworth Youth & Family Services, is available for families in need who reside in Haddam, Higganum, Haddam Neck or Killingworth. New gifts, toys, and gift cards will be collected for children and youth from birth through age eighteen. The holiday season is a time for […]

  Every Fall, runners, walkers, and families look forward to the traditional Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services (HKYFS) Pumpkin Run, a 5k run/walk and kids’ run in picturesque Higganum. This event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. It’s all about fun and friendly competition. This year, the 30th Annual Pumpkin Run will be held […]

5th Annual Free Haircut Event and Food Drive       Dillon Zak and his friends from Glenwood Barbershop return on August 27, 2023 for their fifth year of providing free haircuts for Haddam-Killingworth K-12 students.  Dillon is an HK Grad who reached out to HKYFS five years ago to start a program of giving back to […]

  (August 7, 2023) — Are you looking for a low-key way to help a child and possibly make a favorable difference in their life?  If your answer is “yes,” then you may want to read further and consider this opportunity to join the Haddam-Killingworth Mentoring Program. A Mentor in our program shared a recent […]

Submitted by Carol Dupuis, HKYFS Board of Directors (May 17, 2023) — Recently, I picked up mail for Haddam-Killingworth Youth and Family Services at the Post Office. I opened some of it there. One was a check for $150.15. It came with a lovely note signed by three students, Maria, Brylee and Isla. They had […]