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• John S. Martinez Fatherhood Intiative of CT

  The John S. Martinez Fatherhood Initiative focuses on changing the systems that can improve fathers' ability to be fully and positively involved in the lives of their children.

  Agency: Department of Social Services

• Food Assistance - Farmers' Markets, Farms and Farm Stands

  Many Farmers' Markets and Farm Stands throughout Connecticut now can accept EBT/SNAP (Formerly known as Food Stamps). This means you will once again be able to buy locally grown fruits and vegetables that arrive more quickly and fresher than those transported long distances from other states and countries.

• Marriage Licenses

  You and your spouse-to-be must appear in person at a local vital records office to obtain a marriage license. The marriage license is issued to ensure that you and your spouse-to-be are eligible to be married. 

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Nutrition

  The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (better known as the WIC Program) provides free nutrition and breastfeeding information and support for expecting and breastfeeding mothers, and resources for toddlers and infants.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Resources for Local Agency Staff

  Agency Staff can find a listing of PDF documents relating to the subjects of agency outreach, financial management, certification fair hearings and more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Vital Records Applications and Forms

  Applications from both the State Vital Records Office and from the town/city where the event occurred. This includes applications for a copy of birth, death, marriage and civil union. Also find, applications for an Apostille, a directory of Connecticut Superior Courts as well as a Connecticut Town Clerk and Registrar directory.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Vital Records Office

  Statewide registry of all births, marriages, civil unions, deaths, and fetal deaths.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• WIC Maps and Nutrition Data

  A guide to the meaning behind the numbers of data to Geographic Information System (GIS) Maps and State & National-Level Nutrition Reports.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• WIC Program

  The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, provides healthcare referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and supplemental foods.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Birth Certificates

  Request a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by the State of Connecticut. You may request it either by mail, online via VitalChek. If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Breastfeeding

  WIC supports Connecticut Mothers and families in Breastfeeding their children; the key to good health of mothers and babies, also has benefits for families, employers and the community in general. Find information on developing a plan to work and breastfeed and access to WIC nutritionists and peer counseling services.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Child Advocacy

  The Office of the Child Advocate assigns a Child Advocate to a child. The Child Advocate has the following rights and powers to: initiate or intervene in court cases on behalf of children, obtain access to any records necessary, subpoena witnesses, records and documents needed to carry out an investigation or review and communicate privately with a child in need of services of the Child Advocate.

  Agency: Office of the Child Advocate

• Child Abuse and Neglect Definitions

  Official definitions are called for in the case of childhood neglect and abuse. A list of operational definitions of parties involved whether caretaker or child can be found here as can definition of what constitutes official emotional, sexual, physical abuse and examples of neglect.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families

• Children and Families Forms

  A list forms from the Department of Children and Families.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families

• Families

  A complete A-Z listing of services geared towards children offered by the state. Information on mentoring, bullying, child welfare and more.

  Agency: Department of Children and Families