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Women Infants and Children - WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children – better known as the WIC Program – serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritional assessment and education, referrals to health care and nutritious foods to supplement diets. (Please note this is an external website not maintained by the Department of Social Services)
Self Direction Personal Protection Equipment Request Form Submission (*Online)
Please complete this form to request immediate and urgent PPE needs to support individuals and protect staff due to COVID19.
CHOICES is CT's State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Medicare Beneficiaries.
CHOICES Is administered by the State of Connecticut Department on Aging, in partnership with the Area Agencies on Aging and the Center for Medicare Advocacy, Inc. Our mission is to empower, educate, and assist Medicare-eligible individuals, their families, and caregivers through objective outreach, counseling, and training to make informed health insurance decisions that optimize access to care and benefits.
See the Ability. See How We Can Work Together. We welcome individuals, employers, family, youth, friends and colleagues to Connect-Ability—a special initiative for people with disabilities of all ages who are seeking employment for the first time or who want a new challenge, and employers of all sizes and in all industries who are seeking valuable, qualified workers. (Please note this is an external website not maintained by the Department of Social Services)
My Place CT helps individuals understand how to access long-term care services and supports. The portal includes a website and call center, as well as career opportunities for caregivers. It asks consumers about their needs and shows how they can pay for care and also lists housing, long-term care insurance and transportation options.
Under this program, eligible pregnant women can receive case management and assistance with obtaining Medicaid/HUSKY coverage for themselves and their children. Information: dial 2-1-1, toll-free or visit www.infoline.org/informationlibrary/Documents/HEALTHYSTART.asp
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program
The program is designed to assist participants to relearn, improve or retain the skills needed to live successfully in the community.
John S. Martinez Fatherhood Intiative of CT
The John S. Martinez Fatherhood Initiative focuses on changing the systems that can improve fathers' ability to be fully and positively involved in the lives of their children.
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