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Mark your calendars!
The
28th Annual Robert C. & Nancy Joy Luncheon will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at the Amber Room Colonnade from 11:30 am to 2 pm.
As always, this event is dedicated to celebrating partnerships for the prevention of child abuse.
Our speaker is
Anthony Gay, Director of Fatherhood Services for the State of Connecticut Department of Children and Families.
This year's honorees are:

Debbie MacCarry - Jeannie C. Beck Above and Beyond Award
Jyotshna Buyyala - Dr. Alvin Goldman Community Service Award
Su Murdock and Laundry Love - Distinguished Community Partner Award

Get ready for this year's Silent Auction! This year it's going to be better than ever!
TO DONATE TO THE SILENT AUCTION OR BECOME AN EVENT SPONSOR: Contact Stacey DeVita at sdevita@fnwc.org or 203-791-8773.
For a full description of Sponsorship Levels and Benefits, click here.
Sponsorship Levels:

Event Sponsor: $6,000
Platinum Sponsor: $3,000
Gold Sponsor: $1,800
Silver Sponsor: $1,200
Table Sponsor: $600

Invitations will be mailed and emailed soon!


​Our Mission

The mission of Families Network of Western CT, Inc. is to safeguard children through parent education and support for the prevention of child abuse and neglect. FNWC is committed to ensuring that families receive the support they need in order to get their children off to a safe and healthy start.

Our primary prevention focus is on educating and engaging families before a crisis occurs. Through a number of multifaceted and collaborative strategies, we strive to ensure safe, healthy environments for children. We work to create positive, lasting changes through our public awareness activities, direct service to families, volunteer training, and our commitment to partnering with community and business leaders, social service agencies, and health and education providers.

Families Network of Western CT, Inc. is a non-profit organization with no fees for the services we provide; we are dependent upon local, state, and federal grants for financial sustainability. We rely heavily on the enormous generosity of our funders, including private individuals and businesses. 
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Take a look at our 2024-25 Annual Report.
Learn about the many ways we are making a difference for children and families in Danbury through parent support and education to prevent child abuse and neglect. Click on the link below to download the PDF.
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Telephone: 203-791-8773
Fax: 203-791-1379
Email: info@fnwc.org

Location

5 Library Place, Danbury, CT 06810

Our Mission

To ensure that all families receive the support they may need in order to get their children off to a safe and healthy start."
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  • Home
  • About Us
  • Your Dollars at Work
  • Our Programs
    • Parent Leadership Training Institute
    • Healthy Families Greater Danbury
    • Parents As Teachers
    • Fatherhood Initiative
    • Infant Injury Prevention Project
    • Parenting Groups
    • Childcare Provider Consultations
  • Employment/volunteering
  • Donate
  • Annual Report
  • Success Stories
  • Calendar of Activities & Events