Overview

Information for News Media

The DSS Communications Office assists news media from Connecticut and nationally with information about our programs, services and current topics/issues.

News media contact: 

Jalmar De Dios 
Director of Legislation, Regulations, and Communications 
Phone: 860-424-5308 (Office)
Email: Jalmar.DeDios@ct.gov

Christine Stuart
Deputy director of communications 
Phone: 860.424.5382 (Office)
              860.822.7588 (Cell)
Email: Christine.Stuart@ct.gov

Please note:  If you are a DSS client with a service eligibility issue, please follow this link for information.

About the Department of Social Services
The Department of Social Services delivers and funds a wide range of programs and services as Connecticut’s multi-faceted health and human services agency.  DSS serves about 1 million residents of all ages in all 169 cities and towns, supporting the basic needs of children, families and individuals, including older adults and persons with disabilities.  With service partners, the agency provides health care coverage, food and nutrition assistance, financial assistance, child support services, energy aid, independent living services, social work services, protective services for the elderly, home-heating aid, and additional vital assistance.  DSS has approximately 1,700 dedicated staff led by Commissioner-designate Andrea Barton Reeves, with services delivered through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone access options.  DSS was established on July 1, 1993, through a merger of the Departments of Income Maintenance, Human Resources, and Aging.

 

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To view the Department of Social Services’ annual report for State Fiscal Year 2022, please follow this link.

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