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• CSCU Becomes First in New England to Offer Free Classes to SNAP-Enrolled Students at All 12 State Community Colleges

  CSCU Becomes First in New England to Offer Free Classes to SNAP-Enrolled Students at All 12 State Community Colleges

• CT Fatherhood Initiative Event to Focus on State Local Partnerships Supporting Families

  The special role fathers play in raising children and supporting healthy families will be in the spotlight Thursday, May 3, when a coalition of state and private agencies invites the public to a special event at the Legislative Office Building.

• CT Fatherhood Initiative Event to Focus on State Local Partnerships Supporting Families

  The special role fathers play in raising children and supporting healthy families will be in the spotlight Thursday, May 3, when a coalition of state and private agencies invites the public to a special event at the Legislative Office Building.

• Department of Social Services & Fatherhood Institute of CT Selected for Aspen Institute Fatherhood Learning & Action Community; Joining Fathers, Ten Other Organizations Working Toward Innovations to More Effectively Engage Fathers for Family Prosperity

• Department of Social Services Announces Launch of Pilot Texting Program for Communications with SNAP Recipients

• DSS Commissioner Barton Reeves Announces New Leads to DSS Policy Team

• DSS Commissioner Barton Reeves Applauds New Laws Expanding High Quality Care and Resources for Seniors

• DSS Home Health and Waiver Rate Increases as Provided under the Biennial Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Home- and Community-Based Services Reinvestment Plan

  DSS Home Health and Waiver Rate Increases as Provided under the Biennial Budget and American Rescue Plan Act Home- and Community-Based Services Reinvestment Plan

• DSS Social Work Services at a Glance:

  Check out ‘Protect & Provide: Social Work Services’

• Fatherhood and the Family at Center of Two-Day Summit: Recognizing Special Role of Dads in Child Development & Services

  This event will convene service providers, advocates, legislators, policymakers and other stakeholders to share information about current father engagement efforts, highlight fathers as critical forces in their children’s lives, and focus on how state systems can assist with the important role they play.

• Federal Agency Awards up to $16 Million to Clifford Beers for Developing Model of Integrated Care Across Physical, Mental and Social Health

• For latest news on the DSS Response to COVID-19, please visit www.ct.gov/dss/covid

• Gov. Malloy Reminds Connecticut Residents the Deadline to Apply for Home Heating Assistance is May 1

  Those Seeking Assistance Should Call 2-1-1 or visit www.ct.gov/staywarm for Guidance

• Gov. Malloy: Federal Government Says Connecticut Is Among Best in Nation For Efficient Enrollment in Food Aid Program, Gives $2.4 Million In Bonus Awards To State

  Gov. Malloy: Federal Government Says Connecticut Is Among Best in Nation For Efficient Enrollment in Food Aid Program, Gives $2.4 Million In Bonus Awards To State

• Governor Announces Application Period for 2023-2024 Winter Season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Begins on September 1