Kids In Crisis' mission is to ensure the well-being of children through vital 24-hour services. Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's only free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more. Since its founding in 1978, Kids in Crisis has helped more than 148,000 Connecticut children and families.