We can connect with each other. We are stronger together. Our children, families, neighbors, community and city are worth the effort to make connections. Connection Opportunities Include: Activity-focused Committee Meetings based on community input CCB Advisory Committee Meetings CCB Monthly Newsletter CCB Website CCB Email Distribution We are currently looking for parents of school aged children to become involved in general meetings, committee meetings and to serve on the advisory committee. If you would like to get involved in current CCB activities or have ideas for future CCB activities, give a call at 508-583-5631 to find out more.  Across the state, Community Connections Coalitions are involved in a multitude of family support activities including: Parent Support: Emergency Services; Flexible, drop-in child care; Holiday support and food pantries; Home visiting; Library and toy lending; Parent and child activities and developmental education; Parent and teen groups and social activities; Playgroups Civic Involvement: Advocacy; Citizenship assistance; Meet the Candidates Nights; Voter registration Teen Support: Teen centers and teen groups; Youth and mentoring programs Education: Adult education; Conferences and workshops; Entrepreneurial opportunities; Health care education; Information and referral; Newsletters; School linked programs Prevention: Domestic violence awareness, services and prevention; Substance abuse prevention; Violence prevention  Community Building: Block parties; Community clean-up; Community gardens and playgrounds; Crime watches  Community Connections is an initiative of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Social Services Central Office and monitored through the DSS Regional Offices.  Funding provided by the Administration for Children and Families Children’s Bureau Promoting Safe and Stable Families Program. CCB’s current Fiscal Partner is PACE, Inc.