Nurse-Family Partnership of Western CT

01/09/2026

Evenflo has issued a voluntary recall for All4One car seats. Testing found potential for the adjustable recline mechanism to shift from one position to another in rear facing mode. If the recline position changes during a crash, a backseat rider sitting next to the rear facing car seat is at risk of injury if their fingers are inside the recline mechanism.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗺 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲. Instructions are available on the Evenflo website that allow a towel to be placed inside the recline mechanism to fill in the open space.

See our website for more details including model list, towel instruction link, and replacement remedy for affected seats.
https://csftl.org/recall-evenflo-all4one/

01/08/2026

🎉✂️ You’re Invited! ✂️🎉
Join us for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Downtown Danbury’s and the nation’s first Free Little Card Barn!

📅 Wednesday, January 14
⏰ 3:30 PM
📍 CIFC Health | 120 Main Street, Danbury

Celebrate with remarks from Mayor Roberto Alves, community leaders, and the CityCenter Danbury Arts & Aesthetics Committee. Enjoy seasonal refreshments and receive a complimentary gift bag filled with beautiful, stamped greeting cards 💌

Inspired by Little Free Libraries, the Free Little Card Barn is a charming space where anyone can take, leave, or donate greeting cards always free and always for the community.

This project is proudly funded by AARP Connecticut’s Livable Communities program. We can’t wait to celebrate kindness, creativity, and connection with you! 💛

01/05/2026

There are warming centers in Waterbury too. Stay warm and safe, everyone!

In response to dangerously cold temperatures and in accordance with Governor Ned Lamont’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, Mayor Paul K. Pernerewski, Jr. has announced that the City of Waterbury will activate its Severe Cold Weather Protocol beginning at 6:00 pm tonight, Monday, December 29, through Sunday, January 4, at 12:00 pm.

Forecasts indicate that unusually cold temperatures combined with strong winds will persist throughout the week. Wind chill values are expected to fall into the single digits late tonight and early Tuesday morning as strong northwest winds develop. While wind chills Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning may hover near protocol thresholds, a much colder air mass is expected to arrive late Wednesday into Thursday. From Thursday through early Sunday, wind chill values are likely to fall to zero or below during the morning hours across many inland communities.

To protect residents during this period of extreme cold, Mayor Pernerewski has directed the North End Recreation Center to operate as an emergency warming shelter. The facility will extend its operations in response to the Governor’s severe cold weather protocols through Sunday, January 4, 2026, at 12:00 pm.

Current warming center locations and hours through Sunday, January 4th include:

North End Recreation Center
268 North Main Street
Open 24 hours a day

St. Vincent de Paul Mission Shelter
114 Benedict Street
Open 24 hours a day

Center for Human Development Hospitality Center
690 East Main Street
Open from 8:30 am. to 1:30 pm.

Waterbury Senior Center
1985 East Main Street
Available to senior citizens from 9:00 am. to 2:00 pm.

Additional assistance and resources are available by calling Connecticut 211, operated by the United Way.

City officials urge residents to take appropriate precautions during this period of extreme cold and to check on elderly neighbors, family members, and others who may be vulnerable to these conditions.

For updates and additional information, residents are encouraged to monitor www.waterburyct.org and local weather advisories.

01/05/2026

There are lots of warming centers around if it's too cold in your home. Stay safe!

The State Cold Weather Protocol has been extended and will remain in effect today, Sunday, January 4th, 2026 through Monday, January 5th at 12:00 pm due to dangerously low temperatures and strong winds tonight.

During this time, the following warming centers will be available. Residents who need assistance or know someone who does are encouraged to call 211 for emergency support.

Stay safe, stay warm & Happy New Year!

01/05/2026

Confused about the new SNAP rules? Here's a helpful graphic that explains the changes and who they apply to.

See below for SNAP changes

01/05/2026

❄️ Danbury Library’s 2026 Winter Reading Bingo Challenge 📚
Pick up a bingo card at Danbury Library library, complete reading and activity prompts, and earn chances to win cozy winter prizes.
Bingo cards are due February 28.

Cozy up, Danbury! ❄️📚
Our Winter Reading is back from January 2 to February 28.
Pick up or download your bingo board, complete a row, and you’ll be entered to win a cozy winter gift basket – including 4 passes for 1.5 hours of open ice skating at Danbury Ice Arena! ⛸️

Stop by the library or visit danburylibrary.org to get your board and start checking off those squares!

Need help with reading ideas? Visit https://danburylibrary.org/winter-read/

01/01/2026

✨ Happy New Year from Nurse-Family Partnership! ✨
A new year brings new milestones, new goals, and new moments to celebrate. We wish our NFP families, nurses, and community partners a year filled with health and happiness.

12/29/2025

Save the Date!

Apply for the GPCT Emergency Energy Assistance Program to get up to $500 toward fuel delivery or a past-due utility bill.

📅 Application Window: January 2-10, 2026
👉 Apply here: https://gpct.org/gethelp/

12/23/2025

Worried about high heating bills this winter? You’re not alone. Even with energy-saving tips, rising rates make it hard to predict monthly costs.

Help is available. There are programs that can lower your bill, help with payments, and provide emergency assistance.

Renters: landlords are legally required to provide heat, and temperatures cannot be set below 65° if they pay for heat.

Learn more about energy-saving tips, assistance programs, and your rights. Connecticut must do more to keep living costs affordable for working families.

👉 https://ctproject.org/ct-project-blog/winter-heating-help-in-connecticut?utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_sTVJ77-OU3djn67oSRMCb1htrEqOHb30hc3J8f4B3EXbeus-MrjpoibsHhPVYneOpYoJFzoS6T5ZMb2nDmtxn0MaRig&_hsmi=394714846&utm_content=394714846&utm_source=hs_email

12/17/2025

BOIL WATER ADVISORY

A boil water advisory is in effect for Waterbury.

Residents must boil tap water for at least one minute before using it until officials announce that the water is safe.

Use bottled or boiled water for:
• Drinking
• Cooking and food preparation
• Making baby formula
• Brushing teeth
• Making ice

Water samples are being sent to the state laboratory this morning. Results are expected Thursday morning and will be released as soon as they are received.

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

As Waterbury continues to navigate the challenges created by the current water crisis, the Greater Waterbury YMCA is becoming a resource to support our residents.

On Monday, December 15, the YMCA will open its showers to the community during two designated time slots: 12–3 PM and 5–7 PM.
To ensure a smooth and respectful experience for everyone, reservations and a photo ID are required.

Please reserve your time here: Program Search https://share.google/juA4ljnBNWe1Ol33m

We know this situation has placed an unexpected strain on many families. During moments like this, coming together matters.

The YMCA, in partnership with the City of Waterbury, is committed to offering support, dignity, and relief to those who need it most.
Waterbury is resilient, and we’ll continue to face this challenge as one community. 💙

Greater Waterbury Ymca