The mission of Community Connections is to facilitate the organization of comprehensive family support systems in neighborhoods throughout the Commonwealth. The project promotes a planning framework that is prevention-focused, collaborative, and builds upon existing strengths and diversity of families and communities . The family continues to be the first source of information for a child and is the primary model for how a child experiences relationships. The surrounding neighborhood and community also play a role in shaping a child's view of the world.
Healthy families are the foundation of healthy communities.
In communities where people feel connected to one another, families often feel more comfortable reaching out for help and also offering support to their neighbors. Under the best of circumstances, the family provides a sense of nurturing, belonging and continuity, and gives a child a slid foundation for dealing with our complex world. A strong community can help provide a child with a sense of safety, inclusion, and pride. Family support programs take a proactive approach to promoting the well-being of children and families. Such programs address the family in a holistic, comprehensive manner, looking at the strengths and needs of all family members and the family structure in its entirety.