signature events
peaks 4 purpose
Peaks 4 Purpose is a team-based hiking and fundraising challenge that brings supporters together to collectively summit all 46 Adirondack High Peaks in one powerful weekend, raising awareness and critical funds for Children in Placement. The event symbolizes the real-life mountains faced by Connecticut’s at-risk youth, including teens aging out of foster care, and transforms every step on the trail into meaningful impact. Through teamwork, leadership, and community-driven fundraising, Peaks 4 Purpose helps ensure vulnerable youth have the advocacy, resources, and long-term support they need to build safe, independent, and fulfilling futures.
FLAVORS OF HOPE
Flavors of Hope is Children in Placement’s signature annual fundraiser, bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of coastal charm, exceptional food and drink, and meaningful impact. Set along the shoreline at Penfield Pavilion in Fairfield, guests will enjoy unlimited tastings, lively entertainment, and an inspiring program that highlights CIP’s mission to advocate for Connecticut’s abused and neglected children. Every ticket, sponsorship, and bid helps ensure these vulnerable children have a voice, access to critical support, and the opportunity for safe, permanent homes.
