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Back to School!

It's time for children and youth to bpencilse heading back to school. United Way 2-1-1 call specialists can help families who need assistance obtaining basic school supplies and school clothing sort out the resources available. Often, town social service departments, community agencies, and churches have programs that can help. Click here for more information.

Help Me Grow to be Replicated Nationwide

Connecticut's Help Me Grow, a program of the Children's Trust Fund and part of the United Way of Connecticut's Child Development Infoline, is going to be used as a model for the national replication of the program. Help Me Grow connects families to community services to help children with developmental problems. Connecticut Children's Medical Center and The Commonwealth Fund have announced the plan to provide technical assistance to replicate Help Me Grow.

 
Energy Assistance Referrals
Calls to 2-1-1 for energy assistance information continue to climb. In July, 2-1-1 fielded over 2,500 requests for information. That's almost twice as many when compared with July, 2007. The state made applications for CEAP (Connecticut Energy Assistance Program) available on August 11, earlier than usual. Applications are processed through local Community Action Agencies, listed here. The state is also providing a rebate of up to $500 to people that upgrade to a more energy efficient furnace or boiler. Click here for more details.

Support for Veterans

Stand Down 2008, a day-long program of support services to assist veterans in need, will be held on September 12 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the State Veterans Home in Rocky Hill. More than 30 government agencies and private organizations will offer services and assistance to veterans including job counseling, housing referrals, social service assistance, and dental and mental health screenings. Free transportation will be provided. Visit http://www.ct.gov/ctva for more information on the Stand Down. Click here for more information on support for veterans.


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Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

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