Health and Human Services

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• 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

• 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

• Find a Local Agency

  The Department of Public Health funds 12 local agency WIC Programs through contracts to operate 23 full-time offices and 35 part-time satellite sites covering Connecticut's 169 towns. A list of local agency coordinators and nutritionists.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• EBT

  The WIC Electronic Benefits Transfers (EBT) is an electronic process where the food benefits are automatically added onto a card, similar to a debit card. This card, which will be known as the eWIC card, replaces the current paper vouchers/checks.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Health and Safety Forms

  Department of Public Health forms for the protection and improvement of the health and safety of the people of Connecticut.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Health and Wellness Forms

  A full listing of forms regarding health and wellness in Connecticut are available from the Department of Public Health (DPH). Some examples of these forms include immunization orders, adverse event reporting, disease reporting forms and state public health laboratory reporting forms.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Apply for WIC

  To apply for WIC benefits, call the closest WIC Office serving your area. Included is a listing of local agencies offices and eligibility requirements and WIC income guidelines.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Healthcare Services Complaints

  Guidance for filing complaints against health care professionals and facilities.  

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Publications

  Useful information on a variety of health topics including arthritis, cancer, dental, disabilities, family planning, heart disease, teen driving, and more.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Public Health Statistics and Research

  The Department of Public Health (DPH) offers a presentation of data and statistics for 25 of the leading diseases and illnesses affecting Connecticut's public. Some conditions covered are asthma, cancer, drug overdose, influenza, tobacco use prevention and control.

  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

• 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

• Public Health FAQs

  Citizens can access answers on a myriad of topics relating to the WIC Program, from general questions on the program to individual services.

  Agency: Department of Public Health

• Infectious & Vaccine Preventable Disease Fact Sheets

  View dozens of fact sheets about specific diseases. Fact sheets are for informational purposes only and should not be used for self-diagnosis, or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. Consult a health care provider with questions about these diseases.

  Agency: Department of Public Health