Mental Health Resources for Children
March 31, 2021The COVID-19 pandemic has shown - now more than ever, the importance of children’s mental health. I will be cohosting a virtual discussion along with my colleagues and experts in the field, including Community Mental Health Service Providers, Regional CONNECT Care Coordinators, and DCF Mental Health Administrators.
Renters' Rebate Program Opens April 1st
March 30, 2021The Renters' Rebate program opens April 1st, and runs through October 1st. This program provides rental reimbursement to elderly and disabled residents in need. These rebates can be up to $900 for married couples and $700 for individuals. The amount is based on a graduated income scale and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the prior calendar year.
Equal Pay Day 2021
March 24, 2021Today is Equal Pay Day—a day that marks the point at which it takes a woman on average to earn what her male counterpart did the year before. In 2020, a woman in Connecticut earned only $0.83 for every dollar that a white, non-Hispanic man made.
Covid-19 Vaccine Age Eligibility Expanded
March 19, 2021Today, the state began expanding Covid-19 vaccine eligibility to individuals aged 45 to 54. If you are in this age category, you should be able to begin the scheduling process.
Stop Asian Hate
March 18, 2021There has been a surge in hate crimes targeting the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community this past year resulting in nearly 3,800 anti-Asian racist incidents, most of them against women.
CDC releases post vaccination guidelines/Covid Stats
March 10, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidelines on what kinds of activities are safe to resume after you and your family are fully vaccinated.
DMV Expands Online Services
March 3, 2021The state Department of Motor Vehicles has introduced several new features on its website.
Vaccine Update: Age-Based Eligibility & Teachers
February 22, 2021Vaccine eligibility will expand to the 55-64 age group beginning on March 1 and dedicated clinics for educators and childcare providers will also begin in March.