The Center For Empowerment And Education, formerly the Women's Center of Greater Danbury, could benefit from new state funding included in the budget for the fiscal year that started on Friday.  Connecticut allocated $1.44 million to fund 18 domestic violence child & family advocates across the state.  Danbury state Senator Julie Kushner says the rate of family violence skyrocketed during the pandemic, and these roles are critically important to keeping survivors safe, and to help them develop healthy coping skills to deal with the trauma they have faced.