NOTICE:

Beginning August 4th, the Department of Social Services has partnered with the state’s Community Action Agencies (CAA) to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to federal work rules eligibility changes. Individuals who have lost their SNAP benefits because of these changes should reach out directly to their local CAA. More information about the changes can be found here. If you need additional food pantry, soup kitchen or mobile food assistance, visit www.211ct.org or www.ctfoodshare.org

Changes to SNAP and HUSKY Health work rules can be hard to understand. But many people will not lose their benefits. The Department of Social Services has made two prescreeners available - one for SNAP and one for HUSKY - to determine whether these changes apply to you. Find out more about how it will impact you on our website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid).



Direct Cash Transfer Pilot Initiative program requirements


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To be considered for participation in the Direct Cash Transfer Pilot, programs must meet all of the following requirements:

 

1. Provide cash assistance to participants as part of a program that is aligned with their organization’s mission.
2. Have funding sources that are not exclusively government-based.
3. Payments to recipients must be non-taxable.
4. Limit participant benefits to no more than 36 months.
5. Provide a detailed evaluation plan that measures the program’s impact on participants’ economic stability.

 

How to apply:

Organizations interested in joining the DCT Pilot Initiative are welcome to send an inquiry to DCTPilot.DSS@ct.gov. Once your inquiry is received, DSS will follow up with a request for more details about your proposed program. Please be prepared to share key information such as your program’s goals, target population, funding sources, and plans for evaluation.

 

We look forward to supporting innovative approaches that promote economic stability and opportunity for Connecticut residents.

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