Connecticut State Department of Children and Families

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V.I.T.A.L. Housing Supports

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Homeless and Housing Instability have many causes and effect many lives.  Get help! 

  • Call 2-1-1 or visit 211CT.org to connect to a Connecticut regional housing expert and support navigator!
  • For Homelessness related to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence - Call or Text The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV): 888-774-2900

AFFORDABLE HOUSING BUDGETING DSS / DMHAS DISCRIMINATION GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS HOME OWNERSHIP HOMELESSNESS HOUSING INFORMATION RESOURCES ROOMATE

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AFFORDABLE HOUSING

HUD and The State of Connecticut fund the development of affordable housing.  These programs assist landlords and apartment owners along with PHAs to offer reduced rents to low income tenants.  There are hundreds of programs, but they tend to have long wait lists as well. 

 

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BUDGETING

Budgeting for Rent, Choosing Roommates, College Campus Tips and More:

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DDS / DHMAS Young Adult Program

  • Connecticut Department of Mental health and Addition Services (DHMAS): Young Adult Services
    • For additional information, contact Young Adult Services at 860-262-6988
  • Connecticut Department of Developmental Services (DSS)

 

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DISCRIMINATION (Fair Housing/Anti- Housing)

 

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GOVERNMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS 

There are a variety of types of governmentally funded affordable housing options in Connecticut.  While it seems like there are numerous options capacities is limited with lengthy waiting lists.  Staying with various other people for short periods of time until a governmentally-financed unit or voucher becomes available is not a solid housing plan.

The demand for housing always exceeds the limited funds available. Long waiting periods are common…even when placed on the wait list, it can be a long wait before receiving housing assistance."

Information regarding these programs can be found at The United Way's Connecticut 2-1-2 Website. 

Additionally, Local PHAs may maintain their own websites and may have different management of waitlists.  Local PHAs may be more informative

 

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HOME OWNERSHIP

 

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HOMELESSNESS related to Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence

Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence  888-774-2900

CT Safe Connect-resource if housing instability is due to Domestic or Intimate Partner Violence.  Safe Connect was developed as a way to make it easier for victims of domestic violence to access information, resources and assistance. It is our goal to remove barriers. Services are CONFIDENTIAL, SAFE, FREE & VOLUNTARY (which means you can change your mind at any time).

Need to connect to an advocate? You can reach us 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, via:

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness  860-721-7876 x257
Lawrence Street Hartford, CT 06106

The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, in partnership with members and communities throughout the state, creates change through leadership, advocacy, and building the capacity of members and the field to respond to environmental challenges. Our collective mission is to prevent and end homelessness in Connecticut.

 

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HOUSING INFORMATION

2-1-1  is a free, confidential information and referral service that connects people to essential health and human services 24 hours a day, seven days a week online and over the phone.  2-1-1 is a program of United Way of Connecticut and is supported by the State of Connecticut and Connecticut United Ways.

 

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RESOURCES

 

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