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  2-1-1 Community Connection
March 2011
 
   

Message from Richard Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut 

2-1-1 Barometer - Assisting the Unemployed

2-1-1 BarometerAs the nation continues a slow recovery from the recentrecession, economists predict modest economic growth in 2011. Tempering that growth in the nation and in Connecticut is the highunemployment rate. Connecticut's unemployment rate hovered around 9% for most of 2010 and is expected to remain steady through 2011. Throughout the recession, 2-1-1 has fielded thousands of calls from those who are unemployed, providing referrals to job training assistance programs, employment resources and more. This 2-1-1 Barometer reviews data on Connecticut's unemployed, calls to 2-1-1 and programs supported by the United Way and the state that assist the unemployed and promote workforce development.
   
Searching the Online 2-1-1 Database? You May Notice Some Changes!

To make it easier for you to find the health and human services resources you need, United Way 2-1-1 has new enhanced search functions on its online database. The changes allow for easier searching, sorting of search results, mapping an agency's location and more. To search our database, visit www.211ct.org and click on 2-1-1 Search for Services in Connecticut (left side of the page).

   
Time to Search for Summer Camps!

Need assistance choosing a summer camp? It's not too early to start looking! 2-1-1 Child Care has the most comprehensive listing of summer camps in Connecticut. Child Care referral specialists will also help you select the right camp for your child and help you evaluate the summer camp options available. Click here or dial 2-1-1 Child Care for assistance.2-1-1 Child Care
New Federal Poverty Guidelines

The latest federal poverty guidelines have been released. The guidelines are used to determine income eligibility for many local, state, and federal programs including SNAP (Food Stamps), HUSKY, ConnPACE, Head Start and energy assistance programs. Click here for the new guidelines. The guidelines will go into effect on April 1 for many state programs.
 

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.
 
   

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