The Perrin Family Foundation recognizes that these are difficult times for our grantees. The board has committed to maintaining financial support for organizations in our focus areas that are responding appropriately to their challenges and working efficiently with others to best serve their communities.

Our grant-making prioritizes low income communities in Connecticut struggling to address complex social issues. It is targeted to programming that occurs outside the traditional school day.

We fund a continuum of organizations from Social Service networks to Social Change catalysts in order to address a spectrum of unmet needs for Connecticut residents.

Support the physical and mental health of youth & their families. PFF supports non-profit programming that will provide advocacy training for parents.

Encourages youth to be involved in some/all levels of strategic planning at an organization or program. There are opportunities in which youth can influence others in creating changes that are to the benefit of all youth.

The youth are the driving force. They are strongly involved in every stage from conceptualizing the action plan to evaluating program outcomes. Youth are allied with adult mentors who provide the services, opportunities and support systems with the program.

Adults advocating on behalf of issues affecting underserved Connecticut youth. There are opportunities for youth input and recognition.