Assistance programs in Connecticut
Explore public benefits and assistance resources by the kind of help you need. Agencies decide eligibility and availability.
Find programs for your situationFood assistance
Connecticut SNAP (Food Assistance)
Connecticut SNAP helps eligible households buy food with an EBT card. DSS accepts online, mailed and in-person applications.
Connecticut WIC
Connecticut WIC offers nutrition and food support for eligible pregnant or postpartum participants and young children. An online Interest Form starts contact with a WIC worker.
Housing assistance
Connecticut Legal Aid (Statewide Legal Services)
Connecticut legal aid helps eligible residents with civil legal problems. Statewide Legal Services is a starting point for screening and referrals.
Utility assistance
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program / CEAP (Winter Heating)
CEAP helps eligible Connecticut households with heating costs. Applications for the 2026–2027 season are open, with an eligibility-application deadline of May 31, 2027.
Weatherization Assistance Program (Connecticut)
Connecticut weatherization helps income-eligible households improve home efficiency and address related health and safety issues. Local Community Action Agencies administer the wor
Health coverage
HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid & CHIP)
HUSKY Health includes Connecticut Medicaid and CHIP coverage. The correct application route depends on which coverage group fits the applicant.
Cash and income support
Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit
Connecticut’s earned income tax credit is a refundable state tax credit for eligible workers. It is claimed with the state income-tax return.
Temporary Family Assistance / TFA (Cash Assistance)
Temporary Family Assistance provides cash help to eligible Connecticut families with children and some pregnant applicants. DSS reviews the family’s financial circumstances.
Unemployment Insurance (Connecticut DOL)
Connecticut unemployment claims are managed in ReEmployCT. A new claim and an ongoing weekly certification are different actions in the system.
Child care assistance
Care 4 Kids (Child Care Assistance)
Care 4 Kids helps eligible Connecticut families pay for child care. Families apply through the Parent Portal and arrange an approved provider agreement.
Additional support
211 Connecticut
211 Connecticut is a free, confidential service for finding local human services. Phone help is available around the clock and in multiple languages.
Program names come from our existing directory. Funding and rules can change; confirm details with the administering agency before applying.