Our Story | Parents' Foundation
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Architectural sketch for History of Parents' Foundation.

Our Journey Through the Years

1990

100 Broadway Founded

1992

Doors opened

2005

Recovery & Enrichment Program Started

2024

Community Partners Expanded 

Today

Serving adults nationwide

Handmade lamp from the Parents' Foundation history.

Community Built This Home

Before the first residents ever arrived, volunteers from throughout the New Haven community (and even New York) transformed donated furniture into colorful works of art.

More than thirty years later, many of these original pieces remain throughout our home, a daily reminder that Parents' Foundation was built through compassion, creativity, and community.

Hand-painted furniture in the History of Parents' Foundation.
Hand-painted checkerboard table and chairs on a wood floor.

As seen in the New York Times

Parents' Bring a Home for Adults with Mental Illness to Life

Every organization has a story, and ours began with a group of families determined to create something better for their loved ones. In this article, you'll learn more about the founding of Parents Foundation for Transitional Living, the community that came together to make it possible, and the mission that continues to guide us today.

Our Impact Over Three Decades

Supporting adults on their mental health journey.

34+

Years of Service

Thousands

Of Lives Touched

82%

Crisis Free Living

95%

Treatment Participation

Blossoming trees near the History of Parents' Foundation.

Our Mission Continues

More than three decades later, the vision that inspired Parents' Foundation continues to guide everything we do. What began as a dream shared by families and mental health professions has grown into a welcoming community where adults living with serious mental illness find stability, purpose, and the opportunity to building meaningful, independent lives. 

Contact Us

100 Broadway,
New Haven, CT 06511

(203)776-3236

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Proud Members & Accredited By

We maintain memberships and accreditations that reflect our commitment to quality and transparency.

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Family Endorsed Logo- We offer a free online service that helps people connect with expert treatment and support.
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