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Social services in Connecticut

Official Connecticut websites for food, health coverage, cash assistance, unemployment and child care, plus the federal programs that serve Connecticut residents through local offices.

Medicaid is HUSKY Health. Child care assistance is Care 4 Kids (Office of Early Childhood).

State-run programs

These programs are funded federally but applications go through Connecticut.

SNAP (food stamps).gov✓ reachable
State SNAP program page
Medicaid.gov✓ reachable
State Medicaid program page
Cash assistance (Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)).gov✓ reachable
State TANF program page
Unemployment insurance.gov✓ reachable
File a claim with the state workforce agency
Child care assistanceofficial portal✓ reachable
State child care subsidy (CCDF) page

Federal programs with Connecticut offices

Applications go through a federal agency or a local office found through the federal locator.

HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Head Start
HHS Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Support Services
Social Security Administration
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
Federal Communications Commission (administered by USAC)
HHS Administration for Community Living
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Official Connecticut resources

State agency

Connecticut Department of Social Services

portal.ct.gov

Open site ↗✓ reachable
Benefits portal

ConneCT

Apply, renew, and check case status online.

connect.ct.gov

Open portal ↗✓ reachable
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November 3, 2026
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