How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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(ACU) Alternate Care Unit - Contracts
A listing of contracts associated with the Alternate Care Unit.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
(BHP) Behavioral Health Program - Contracts
A listing of contracts associated with the Behavioral Health Program.
Agency: Department of Social Services -
2-1-1 Child Care Search Engine
Connecticut's largest on-line listing of child care centers, child care providers and youth camps with the ability to search by location, hours of operation and accreditation.
Agency: Connecticut Office of Early Childhood -
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents or ABAWDs
Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents from age 18 up to 50th birthday will be required to meet special work requirements to be eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits for more than 3 months during a 36-month period.
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Connecticut's official health insurance marketplace, where Connecticut residents and business owners can access the quality healthcare coverage they need.
Agency: Access Health CT -
Adding Debilitating Medical Conditions
The Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) will accept and consider petitions to add debilitating conditions, treatments or diseases to the list of 11 conditions currently allowed by law.
Agency: Department of Consumer Protection -
Aging and Disability Resources Center
Aging and Disability Resources Centers provide consumers of any age and ability with benefits counseling, person-centered planning to help identify available long and short term services and supports, application assistance and general information and assistance.
Agency: State Unit on Aging -
Alzheimer's Respite Care Program
This program offers relief to stressed caregivers by providing information, support, the development of an appropriate plan of care, and services for the individual with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Administered by the Department on Aging.
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To apply for WIC benefits, call the closest WIC Office serving your area. Included is a listing of local agencies offices and eligibility requirements and WIC income guidelines.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
The Asthma Action Plan (AAP) is a written plan that one develops with their doctor to help control asthma. This includes a list of all medications with instructions with a focus on achieving long-term control and asthma management and a plan of action for when asthma symptoms arise.
Agency: Department of Public Health -
Autism Spectrum Disorder - ASD
The Department of Social Services Waiver for Persons with Autism provides home-and community-based services to individuals with autism who do not have an intellectual disability (a full IQ score of 70 or higher).
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Request a certified copy of a birth certificate issued by the State of Connecticut. You may request it either by mail, online via VitalChek. If you are requesting a birth certificate for someone other than yourself or your child, you will need to submit proof verifying your relationship to the person whose birth certificate you are requesting.
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The Medical Marijuana Program Board of Physicians operates within the Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) and is comprised of eight members. The board is charged with advising the DCP regarding implementation of various provisions of Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 420f, Section 21a-408.
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WIC supports Connecticut Mothers and families in Breastfeeding their children; the key to good health of mothers and babies, also has benefits for families, employers and the community in general. Find information on developing a plan to work and breastfeed and access to WIC nutritionists and peer counseling services.
Agency: Department of Public Health
