About Madonna Place
Our Story & Purpose
Madonna Place began as a respite center for women with children in 1981 and incorporated in 1987 in Norwich, CT. Since its beginning, Madonna Place continues to be an inviting and safe place for families to receive support, resources, and services. Each year, over 650 families are served by our programs. We are grateful to the community for making our work possible.
We serve families in Eastern Connecticut that have children under 14 years of age, 93% of the families are from New London County, 5% from Windham County, and 2% are from other parts of Connecticut.
Our Guiding Statements
Mission
Madonna Place strengthens families to prevent child abuse and neglect through our comprehensive services of education, advocacy, and community collaboration.
Vision
We envision a future where families have the resources to thrive together, and where every child grows up in a safe, supportive home - fostering healthier and resilient communities that support each other for generations to come.
Our Values
EMPATHY
Actively listening to and understanding the experiences and feelings of those we serve and work with, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment. We approach every interaction with kindness and sensitivity, ensuring that everyone feels valued and understood, which helps build trust and strong relationships.
COLLABORATION
Involves working together with families, staff, board members, volunteers, community partners, and stakeholders to achieve common goals and enhance our impact. We value open communication, mutual respect, and shared resources, believing that our combined efforts lead to better outcomes for the families we support.
PERSEVERANCE
It is our commitment to remain dedicated and resilient. It involves a commitment to continuous improvement and finding innovative solutions to fulfill our mission. We are steadfast in our efforts, maintaining a positive and proactive approach to helping families navigate difficulties and achieve long-term success.
BELONGING
Creating a welcoming community where everyone feels accepted, valued, and connected. We foster a sense of unity by ensuring that all families, staff, board members, volunteers and partners feel they are an integral part of our mission and community.
SUPPORT
Providing comprehensive assistance and resources to families, staff, board members, volunteers and the community to promote stability and well-being. We offer person-centered guidance, education, and advocacy to help families overcome challenges and create safe, nurturing environments for their children.
“Each year, Madonna Place helps hundreds of children and their parents to have healthy, stable and safe families. The support from the community, staff, funders, volunteers, and our Board of Directors is crucial and makes it all possible. Thank you for your assistance in strengthening families to be free from abuse and neglect.”
— Claire Silva
Executive Director
Thank you!
We are deeply grateful to our community partners for their unwavering support and dedication. Every act of kindness, whether big or small, has made an impact on the lives of the families we serve.
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