About Us

Connections For Kids was founded in 1996 by a former foster parent who saw a great need for short-term residential placements for children in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services. The goal was to limit the number of placements a child would have to make before they found the right home and we specialized in keeping sibling groups together.

Originally called Foster Family Connection, Connections for Kids has grown from a single residential program to a complete mental health and educational based agency providing a continuum of care to families, children, youth, and adults. Kids Free to Grow is an affiliate of Connections for Kids.

Our agency focuses on providing children and families with necessary skills-based therapy and education to help them successfully live happy lives.

Mission Statement

Our Mission

Connections for Kids is a fully licensed mental health agency serving children and families. We offer an array of comprehensive services with quality and compassion.

Connections For Kids creates better futures for children and families.

We specialize in developing helpful relationships, building client strengths, and using treatment and education that works. CFK engages children, youth and families in healthy activities and educational programs.

Our core values: Safety, respect, privacy and commitment to an excellent future.