Back-To-School Shoes And Coats For Kids Programs

August 2, 2022
The Town of East Hartford reminds residents of the application period for the Back-to-School and Coats for Kids programs. The Back-to-School Shoes program provides qualifying parents assistance to purchase a new pair of shoes for their children entering grades kindergarten through twelfth (K-12) grade this Fall 2022 semester.  The Coats for Kids program is sponsored by the East Hartford Rotary Club.  Social Services will work with parents of eligible children between the ages of one to 16 years of age to receive one coat from Burlington Coat Factory.
 
The application can be accessed from the Health & Social Services site at Back-to-School Shoes and Coats for Kids Program. Please note, completing an application does not guarantee that your request will be fulfilled. These programs are supported by limited funds.  Residents are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.
 
East Hartford residents can download the application, sign, and return to the East Hartford Social Services with all necessary paperwork by August 9, 2022. Residents can request assistance by contacting Social Services at (860) 291-7248 to set up an appointment in-person or over the phone, or to request an application be mailed to them.  Applications and necessary eligibility paperwork may be returned via e-mail, mailed to Social Services, or placed in the Town drop box located in the Town Hall parking lot. Once the completed application is returned to Social Services, a staff member will contact applicants to confirm eligibility.
 
In addition to the signed application, copies of the following documents are required to verify eligibility:
  • Proof of current address for applicant & children included in the request for back-to-school shoes or coat program.  Examples of current address verifications: valid lease, current bill, mail or rent receipt dated within the past 4 weeks.
  • Proof of current household monthly gross income.
  • Current budget sheet from DSS for cash assistance only.
  • Documentation of children’s dates of birth.
  • Documentation the adult applying for the program is the parent/legal guardian/primary responsible adult for the children.  Examples include birth certificate, school enrollment record, or application from other East Hartford or State programs.