How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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Services, Programs, Topics A to Z
A list of health topics organized, provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH). Important topics covered are adoption, birth certificates, cancer, family planning, HIV/AIDS, mental health services and much more.
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SNAP Employment & Training is a skills-based program that provides short- term vocational programs at community colleges and community-based organizations.
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Social Work Services develops services and methods of service delivery designed to respect the client’s right to self-determination and empower and protect individuals, families and those who are economically disadvantaged or otherwise vulnerable.
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Speaking Engagement Request Form
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Welcome to our online toolkit for partners in service to Connecticut residents eligible for the HUSKY Health program. We hope you find this content informative and useful in helping clients access and maintain eligibility.
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The State Department on Aging ensures that Connecticut’s elders have access to the supportive services necessary to live with dignity, security, and independence. The Department is responsible for planning, developing, and administering a comprehensive and integrated service delivery system for older persons in Connecticut.
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Parents, childcare workers, healthcare professionals and anyone who is curious about the state public health code can quickly browse each title and section in this quick guide provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
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Find resources for families, community leaders, schools, law enforcement and all those interested in the prevention and treatment of addiction.
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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps eligible individuals and families afford the cost of food at supermarkets, grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
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Support and Services Topics A-Z
Residents can access an alphabetical listing of supports and services to find the help they need.
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Support to help family caregivers find services for their loved ones. Provides an array of services like information, referrals to support groups and short-term respite in the home to help relieve caregiver stress.
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Temporary Family Assistance - TFA
TFA is a cash assistance program for basic and special needs which are paid to recipients of Jobs First.
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Connecticut's program for Health insurance assistance, Outreach, Information and referral, Counseling, Eligibility Screening. This program provides information to persons age 60 and older as well as to people with disabilities, and is comprised of both staff, in-kind professionals from local service agencies and volunteers.
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The Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP)
The Congregate Housing Services Program (CHSP) provides supportive services for participants in eligible housing projects who meet specific requirements. The supportive services may be provided to frail, elderly persons at least 62 years of age or non-elderly persons with disabilities for the purpose of promoting independence, preventing unnecessary institutionalization and helping people remain in the community as long as possible.
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To Report Fraud or Abuse of Programs
The Department of Social Services is strongly committed to identifying and eliminating fraud, whether it be committed by a client, provider or vendor.
Agency: Department of Social Services
