News & Events

Panera Bread partners with UCFS to make the Holidays Brighter!
The generous staff and customers of Panera Bread made 40 children’s holiday brighter this year by purchasing toys, books and PJ’s.Read More »

2011 Palmer Davies Leadership Award Recipient
CFS selects Mr. James Cronin as the recipient of the 2011 Palmer Davies Leadership Award... Read More »

Celebrate the Launch of The Community Health Care Alliance
UCFS' staff and Board Members joined more than 75 community leaders, health center executives and staff at Water’s Edge in Westbrook, CT on June 4 to celebrate the launch... Read More »

6th Annual Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS of Norwich is accepting applications for the 2011 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership, and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS. Read More »

UCFS will hold it's 14th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament
sponsored by Rose & Kiernan, Inc., on Monday, June 27, 2011 at the Stonington Country Club. Read More »

UCFS receives donation from The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation
On December 16th, UCFS was presented with the largest donation ever made to the Agency by The Edward & Mary Lord Foundation. UCFS received $150,000, the first installment of the $450,000 donation. [read more]

Dr. Radu Apostol and Dr. Reid Gentile have the honor of cutting the ribbon
at the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Women's Health Services practice held on November 4th. Members of the community were invited to see our new GYN suite and meet the new staff.

Norwich NAACP with the Palmer Davies Leadership Award On October 28, 2010, UCFS proudly presented Mrs. Jacqueline Owens, President of the Norwich NAACP with the Palmer Davies Leadership Award. "Ms. Owen's selflessly gives her time to our community to improve the quality of life for all residents." stated Chuck Seeman.[read more]

UCFS of Norwich is Now accepting new GYN Patients!
Accepting patients in two convenient locations:
Norwich Health Center: 47 Town Street, Norwich
Jewett City Health Center: 70 Main Street, Jewett City
(860) 822-4911 [read more]

UCFS is pleased to announce Mrs. Jacqueline Owens as the 2010 recipient of the Palmer Davies Leadership Award
On Thursday, October 28th, Mrs. Jacqueline Owens, will be honored at UCFS’ 2010 Annual Meeting as the 5th Palmer Davies Leadership Award recipient. In 2005, UCFS created this award to recognize individuals in the community who have fostered an environment of community spirit and understanding that reflects our organization’s mission and values, much in the same way that Fannie Palmer and Emily Davies first envisioned their idea more than a century ago. [read more]

Sign Spinners draw attention to National Health Center Week
United Community and Family Services began National Health Center Week sharing an important message with a high-profile visibility campaign, hoping to promote their message of accessible health care. Arrow Advertising partnered with Miranda Creative, who donated their services to UCFS, in which performers spent the day tossing signs into the air with messages such as “Need A Doctor.” [read more]

UCFS held its 13th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament
UCFS held its 13th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Stonington Country Club. Thank you to the businesses and individuals who contributed sponsorships, prizes, giveaways and time to this event.[read more]

UCFS seeks nominations for the 2010 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS seeks nominations for the 2010 Palmer Davies Leadership Award UCFS of Norwich is accepting applications for the 2010 Palmer Davies Leadership Award, which recognizes an outstanding leader in the community who has improved the health and well-being of the community or region through advocacy, leadership, and by fostering a community spirit that reflects the mission and values of UCFS.[read more]

UCFS to hold 13th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament
UCFS will hold it's 13th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament sponsored by Rose & Kiernan, Inc. on Monday, June 28, 2010 at the Stonington Country Club. [read more]

Donate gift cards to help your friends and neighbors
United Community & Family Services (UCFS) and Thames Valley Council for Community Action (TVCCA) are collecting gift cards from ANY vendor/store/restaurant for ANY amount to meet the needs of families in our region. [read more]

2009 H1N1 Pandemic Flu
What You Can Do to Stay Healthy [read more]

2009 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS selects Dr. Grace Sawyer Jones, President of Three Rivers Community College as the recipient of the 2009 Palmer Davies Leadership Award. [read more]

12th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament held on June 29, 2009
Thank you to the businesses and individuals who contributed sponsorships, prizes, giveaways and time to this event. [read more]

UCFS seeks nominations for the 2009 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
UCFS of Norwich is accepting applications for the 2009 Palmer Davies Leadership Award... [read more]

UCFS to hold 12th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament
UCFS will hold it's 12th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament sponsored by Rose & Kiernan, Inc. on Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Stonington Country Club. [read more]

2008 Palmer Davies Leadership Award
On Thursday, October 23rd at their Annual Meeting, UCFS honored Deborah Monahan, Executive Director of TVCCA as the 3rd Annual Palmer Davies award recipient. [read more]

2008 Palmer Davies Leadership Award Recipient
UCFS selects Deb Monahan, Executive Director of TVCCA as the recipient of the 2008 Palmer Davies Leadership Award. [read more]

Ross adult day center break ground in new expansion
Greater client comfort and easier access are at the center of a recent expansion at the Ross Adult Day Center. The expansion will allow UCFS to accommodate 15 more clients and to address specific needs. [read more]

UCFS participates in Birdies for Charity
This year UCFS is participating in the Travelers Championship Birdies for Charity Fundraiser. [read more]

UCFS to hold 11th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament
UCFS will hold it's 11th Annual All Women's Golf Tournament on Monday, June 30, 2008 at the Stonington Country Club. [read more]

UCFS receives donation from Dime Bank to Capital Campaign
November 15, Norwich, CT – UCFS (United Community & Family Services) received a donation of $25,000 from Dime Bank to finance a Dental Operatory at the UCFS Health Center. [read more]

UCFS and Backus Hospital Partner to Help the Uninsured
United Community & Family Services, Inc. and the William W. Backus Hospital are working together to help the uninsured. The newly expanded Access to Care Program provides free insurance eligibility screenings to uninsured clients seeking care in the Backus Hospital Emergency Department (ED). [read more]

Focus on K.I.D.S.
What are the goals of Focus on K.I.D.S.?
The first goal of the program is to teach high-conflict divorcing or divorced parents what they need to do in order to give their children the care they need. [read more]