Read the story below, via CT Mirror: The Department of Children and Families, sister state agencies, community partners, contracted providers, families with lived-expertise, and other stakeholders have collaborated for decades to meet a shared vision of “Partnering with communities and empowering families to raise resilient children who thrive.” To meet that mission, Connecticut has...
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Via WFSB: Bright Spot, Shedding Light on Ädelbrook Bark-ery
Read the story below, via WFSB: MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) — Wednesday’s Bright Spot sheds light on a small storefront in downtown Middletown that offers more than just items for sale. Nestled right off of Main Street in Middletown, next to the police department, is the Ädelbrook Bark-ery, a one-stop shop that specializes in all...
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Ädelbrook Students Give Back
Although this school year has looked different due to Covid-19, the staff and students at the Cromwell Learning Center felt it was more important now than ever, to give back to the community. Each year we hold our annual Turkey Trot fundraiser. Our students look forward to this activity and we did not want to...
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Ädelbrook Co-Sponsors Press Conference – Ädelbrook Staff as Heroes of the Pandemic and Always Essential
On a more positive note, we had a great press conference with the Governor, DCF Commissioner, and local legislators. We (me and two other children’s service providers, Naomi Yaidom from our staff, and a foster mother) had 45 minutes in advance of the press conference to speak in a small group with the Governor, Commissioner,...
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Via iCRVRadio: Autism Awareness Month
As we approach Autism Awareness Month we learn of the great things happening at Adelbrook with a visit with CEO Alyssa Goduti. Listen to the full story here, from iCRVRadio’s Feel Good Friday story, aired on March 27, 2020.
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Via Hartford Courant: At Ädelbrook’s Bark-ery and Recently Expanded Transitional Academies, Students Find Support and Skills for Life
Read the story below, via Hartford Courant: At Ädelbrook’s Bark-ery, students don’t just learn how to bake dog treats — they get hands on work experience in a safe and fun environment that prepares them for employment and life out in the community. Ädelbrook was founded in Cromwell in 1915 and serves 300 children and...
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Special Cookies and Treats Made at The Bark-ery!
Watch the video here, and read the story below via WFSB.com: Looking for some healthy treats for your pup? The Barkery in Middletown has homemade treats and fun accessories for dogs. Some of the people who work there are students of Adlebrook, a non profit organization that provides services for children and young adults with...
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Fall Festival Provides Sense of Community
A sense of community can be different for everyone. For parents of children or young adults with a disability, that sense of community can be hard to find. At events like the Fall Festival at the Cromwell Learning Center the sense of community can be seen, heard and felt. It may be through the students’...
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Voices from the Community: Ädelbrook Bark-ery Visit
We received this kind email from Laurie, who recently visited, and this is what she had to say about Ädelbrook and the Bark-ery… My name is Laurie and I was in the Ädelbrook Bar-kery in Middletown about a month ago. The education your schools provide for people with disabilities is something that’s near and dear...
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Top 10 Reasons to Attend Cheers for Ädelbrook
Here are the top 10 Reasons to spend your Friday night with Ädelbrook on October 13, 2017…
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Bark-ery Open for Business
The Ädelbrook Bark-ery is up and running in downtown Middletown They are offering extended hours during the holiday season by opening during Middlesex County Chambers Holiday on Main Street. Make sure to bring your fur-baby to the Riverview Center Walkway Suite 125 and get some treats for your pooch and then just a couple doors...
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Ädelbrook Bark-ery Opening Soon
When you have dedicated staff who think outside the box to create opportunities for students of all abilities to succeed, you get amazing results … and The Ädelbrook Bark-ery… Which will be opening to the public on Monday, November 14 at the 100 Riverview Plaza, Suite 125 in Middletown. What is a Bark-ery you ask?...