**The DSS Greater Hartford and New Britain Field Offices are closed, and are currently scheduled to re-open on Thursday, December 3, 2020

**DSS Field Offices are now open every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

**Field Offices and our telephone Benefits Center are closed on Wednesdays to allow our staff time to process applications, renewals and related work. Please visit www.ct.gov/dss/fieldoffices for full information about services at Field Offices, including interviews by appointment and Child Support services.

**24/7 access: Customers can access benefit and application information, at www.connect.ct.gov and www.ct.gov/dss/apply; or our Client Information Line at 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632) . More about 24/7 access options at www.ct.gov/dss/fieldoffices.

**Response time at our telephone Benefits Center, open every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 1-855-6-CONNECT (1-855-626-6632), is currently longer than usual.  Thank you for your patience.

How to Apply for Services

Related Resources

Check out ‘Am I Eligible?’ – DSS service pre-screening tool for Connecticut residents – www.connect.ct.gov Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window

‘MyAccount’ – DSS clients can activate an online benefit account for 24/7 information and access – www.connect.ct.gov Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window Opens in a new window

Request a Hearing

Affirmative Action

HIPAA Privacy Rights

Application Forms for Department of Social Services Programs

Link to Department of Social Services Field Offices

Programs for People with Disabilities

Video Guides for DSS ConneCT Clients