Name: DREAM Moms Legacy Circle: Finding Your Village
Start: 2026-08-05T18:00:00-04:00
Location: West Haven Public Library

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Motherhood is rewarding, but it isn't meant to be experienced alone.
Join Family First Initiative for the first session of the Dream Moms Legacy Circle Series, Finding Your Village, an evening designed to help mothers build meaningful connections, learn from guest speakers, and discover tools to strengthen themselves, their families, and their future.
Participants will enjoy engaging discussions, hands-on activities, dinner, and opportunities to connect with other moms in a welcoming, supportive environment. A Children's Engagement Area will be available so mothers can fully participate.
This session also begins a four-part Legacy Circle journey that includes:
<ul><li>Finding Your Village</li><li>Bridging the Generations</li><li>Growing Your Village</li><li>Celebrating the Village</li></ul>
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📅 Wednesday, August 5, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 West Haven Public Library Connie Sacco Room 300 Elm Street West Haven, CT 06516
Admission is free, but registration is required.
We're looking for 20 moms to help launch this new community initiative. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Register today at FamilyFirstInitiative.org/events

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<h3>Building Stronger Families. Together.</h3>
Strong families are built through connection, learning, and community.
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