Thank you Dr. Kaufman
\"Dear Dr. Kaufman, Thank you for teaching me all the OCD stuff! I will miss you a lot. I hope you have a fantastic Halloween. Bye!\" – PCRC Client\r\n\r\n...
Valley Kids Belong
My son loved the program. It helped him to make some new friends and it helped him open up a little bit more to people. He was so happy and excited to tell me about his day at the program when he came home. Thank you for all of your help! – 3rd grade Parent \r\n...
Valley Kids Belong
I love how my daughter’s emotions are addressed and the coping methods she has been taught. The activities the program offers are also wonderful and my daughter uses them at home! Hopefully we can participate again! – 4th grade Parent \r\n\r\n...
Triple P Program
“This program [Triple P] was run by two highly knowledgeable and educated teachers. They helped me and my family break free of the chains that binded us.” – Derby father\r\n...
Positive Feedback from Triple P
“Triple P was a logical and manageable program that helped put our family back on track.” –Derby mother\r\n\r\n\r\n...
Praise for Valley Kids Belong
The Afterschool Program helped my daughter feel comfortable with herself and helped her get along better with others. – 2nd grade Parent \r\n\r\n\r\n...
Cheers for Valley Kids Belong FAST Program
“Thank you for being in our life! Your program has truly made a difference in our family!”\r\n\r\n...
Another Quote from Valley Kids Belong FAST program
“I wish FAST was longer, I have fun with my child”\r\n\r\n...
Valley Kids Belong, FAST program
“I really see a difference in my child since becoming involved with FAST… He plays with me more and has opened up to me… We have fun at FAST, I love it! WHY didn’t I have this program when I was a kid?”\r\n\r\n...

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The Parent Child Resource Center is here to offer support to those in need in regard to the Newtown Sandy Hook School tragedy.

For information on traumatic stress and children, please visit the National Child Traumatic Stress Network

For more resources on helping children cope with the recent tragedy in Newtown, please view our “Support for Children Dealing with Trauma” page.

Knowing my child has someone to talk to about issues in her life and knowing I also have someone to turn to for support. – Parent of a child served by PCRC

At the Parent Child Resource Center (PCRC) we are committed to providing compassionate guidance and assistance to children and their families so that they might develop to their fullest potential and make our community stronger.

One in five children in the United States has a diagnosable mental disorder, such as depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and anxiety, conduct, and eating disorders. Additionally, one in 10 has a serious emotional disturbance that disrupts daily function at home, school or in the community.

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Contact Us

LNVPCRC
30 Elizabeth Street
Derby, CT 06418
203/954-0543

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SAVE THE DATE! SECOND ANNUAL PEDAL FOR PCRC SUNDAY, MAY 19, 2013.


Pedal for PCRC Click on the Image to View the Full Brochure Click Here to Register






Prudential Foundation awards PCRC $750 grant

The Prudential Foundation is partnering with Prudential Annuities to leverage resources to address a major shortage at Valley-area food banks. A total of $24,000 in grants from The Foundation and three other funding partners was raised to restock depleted shelves at six area food banks and pantries to meet immediate needs. "PCRC would like to thank Adams Supermarket in Derby for their generous contribution. They are a gift to our community and a great support." Read More...

Where in the Valley is Joe Pagliaro?

Check out this article and video on PCRC

Expanding Trauma-Informed Care Across CT - LNVPCRC Chosen for Training

CHDI has selected six community providers including LNVPCRC to be trained over the next year in the evidenced-based Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) method. The training is funded by the Department of Children and Families as part of the CONCEPT grant. This will bring a number of centers offering TF-CBT in the state to 22, greatly improving the access children and families have to high quality treatment for traumatic stress.Read More

The Connecticut News Service provides this podcast link regarding a caution on “stigmatizing” autism and violence. It is important for us, as a community, to not form stigmas with mental illness.


1 Position Available for Hire

Part-Time Therapeutic Mentor/Therapeutic Support Staff Learn More...

Triple P Positive Parenting Programs



Do you sometimes feel stressed out and overwhelmed with the responsibilities of parenting, or frustrated with your child's behavior? Are you looking for parenting support? PCRC and Valley Kids Belong, in collaboration with the City of Ansonia and the Ansonia Charger Club, are pleased to announce upcoming Triple P Positive Parenting Programs available to parents at no cost. For registration information, please call 203-893-0402 or email TripleP@lnvpcrc.org.

Read more about the Program Here The dates of programs are the following:

Jan-Feb in Shelton (Kids) Mar-April in Ansonia (Teen) May-June in Ansonia (Kids) Sept-Oct in Seymour (Teen) Triple P in the Lower Naugatuck Valley is made possible through the generous support of the Connecticut Health Foundation, the Valley United Way, and the Derby-Shelton Rotary. Also-- stay tuned for upcoming information on Triple P parenting materials at your local libraries!



PCRC is "In The News"

Catch us in the article in the Independent Valley Sentinel