Health and Human Services

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• Council on Developmental Disabilities

  While not a direct service provider, the Council's mission is to promote the full inclusion of people with disabilities into their communities through advocacy, capacity building and system change activities in school, work and community life.  

  Agency: Council on Developmental Disabilities

• CT AHEAD: Association on Higher Education and Disability

  CT AHEAD helps high school students with disabilities learn about support programs at different colleges in the state. AHEAD also advocates for the needs of students with disabilities and promotes programs to help them succeed in college.  

  Agency: Council on Developmental Disabilities

• 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.

• Medical Marijuana Online Application

  The Department of Administrative Services’ Business Network is the home to the online application for the medical marijuana program.

  Agency: Department of Administrative Services

• Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD)

  Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents from age 18 up to 50th birthday will be required to meet special work requirements to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 3 months during a 36-month period.

• The Emergency Food Assistance Program

  Nutrition Assistance programs provide food and cash equivalents to various populations DSS serves. Their goal is to promote adequate nutrition among the target populations.

• Commodity Supplemental Food Program

  The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) works to help improve the health of low-income persons at least 60 years of age by supplementing their diets with nutritious food products provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

• SNAP Employment and Training

  SNAP Employment & Training is a skills-based program that provides short- term vocational programs at community colleges and community-based organizations.

• Economic Security - Financial Assistance

  The financial assistance programs provide income support to individuals and families to meet their basic needs while encouraging their maximum degree of independence.

• Human Services Infrastructure

  In the system we envision, people would be able to get help that felt like help when they needed it and access concrete resources to support their efforts toward improved self-sufficiency.

• Energy Assistance - Cold Weather Preparedness Tips

  When the weather gets cold, elders especially may develop a reduction in their body temperature more easily, as a result of decreased ability in temperature control and decrease in subcutaneous fat. Excessive drop in body temperature can lead to hypothermia. Elders with chronic illnesses, such as chronic respiratory diseases or asthma, are also vulnerable to disease deterioration in cold weather.

• Connecticut Energy Assistance Program

  The Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is now open at community action agency sites around the state. To schedule an appointment, please call your local community action agency at the phone number provided below. You can also contact 2-1-1- United Way or the DSS Office of Community Services at 1-800-842-1132 for contact information on the intake site closest to where you reside.

• 3rd Annual CT APSE Conference

• Congenital Cytomegalovirus

  Information for families and providers on Congenital Cytomegalovirus

  Agency: The Connecticut Newborn Screening Program

• Self Direction Personal Protection Equipment Request Form Submission (*Online)

  Please complete this form to request immediate and urgent PPE needs to support individuals and protect staff due to COVID19.

  Agency: Department of Social Services