Lowering Your Prescription Drug Costs
September 15, 2023Connecticut is about to take a transformative step toward making prescription drugs more affordable for all.
Health Care Assistance for Paraeducators
September 8, 2023Paraeducators provide critical and direct support to teachers and students, which makes them an integral part of the school ecosystem. As a teacher, they have been a vital part of student success in my own classroom. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care. That is why I am happy to share that the Paraeducator Healthcare Subsidy Program will provide $5 million in financial assistance and increase access to quality health care.
OPM Nonprofit Grant Program Application Now Open
September 5, 2023The Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is now accepting applications for the Nonprofit Grant Program (NGP). The purpose of the NGP is to provide grants-in-aid to private, nonprofit health and human service organizations that are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.
Application Period Open for Connecticut Energy Assistance Program
September 1, 2023The application period for the 2023-2024 winter season of the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) is open. CEAP provides vulnerable state homeowners and renters with crucial support for the associated costs with heating their homes.
Access Health CT to Hold Enrollment Fair in Vernon
August 30, 2023To help residents understand the types of health coverage available to them, Access Health CT (AHCT) will host free, in-person enrollment fairs over the next couple of months, including one in Vernon.
Back-to-School Cash Benefit for Kids
August 18, 2023The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will deliver a one-time, back-to-school cash benefit to 7,500 children across the state using federal Pandemic Emergency Assistance Funds (PEAF). This benefit will be provided to children aged 5 to 17 who were enrolled in the Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) program in May 2023.
Delivering for Higher Education
August 17, 2023We have made significant strides in supporting higher education and ensuring a brighter future with opportunities, support, and financial relief for our students.
Resources for the Upcoming School Year
August 10, 2023It’s that time again when we start winding down the summer and begin back-to-school preparations. As a parent and educator, myself, I want to share news and events that will ease that transition for the upcoming school year.