'The Governor and Commissioner listened to the students' suggestions about how to improve our society and what their dreams and challenges are' Gov. Ned Lamont visits a UConn Waterbury class taught by Prof. Laura Donofrio (UConn Photo / Steve Bustamante). On Tuesday, September 12, 2023, Governor Ned Lamont and Vanessa Dorantes, Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families came to Waterbury to announce the establishment of the Governor's Kids Cabinet to improve the behavioral and mental health of children across the state.

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