Madonna Place began as a respite center for women with children in 1987, a group of concerned citizens from our community came together to open Madonna Place. The vision was to create a center for disadvantaged women and children; a non-judgmental place where women could meet other mothers and learn from the nurse coordinator and each other. The philosophy was to “nurture the nurturer” by providing emotional support and resources to mothers so they would be better equipped to handle the important job of caring for their children.

Members of the original Board of Directors were from the Norwich Public Schools, Backus Hospital, United Community and Family Services, the University of Connecticut, Lawrence and Memorial Hospital and local churches. Madonna Place has continued to partner and maintain close relationships with these organizations and many more over the years.

Madonna Place began as a respite center for women and children (at 328 Main Street, Norwich, CT)