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Adoption
Children's Community Programs of Connecticut
Foster care and family programs in the New Haven area.
- 843 Whalley Ave., New Haven, CT 06515
- (203) 786-6403
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Jewish Family Service of Connecticut — Adoption
Full-service adoption agency, including home studies and updates.
- 2490 Black Rock Tpke., #454, Fairfield, CT 06825
- (203) 366-5438
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Klingberg Family Centers — Foster Care & Adoption
Foster care and adoption services from a century-old family agency.
- 370 Linwood St., New Britain, CT 06052
- (860) 832-5536
- fosterandadoption@klingberg.com
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NAFI Connecticut
Foster care and in-home services for children and families across Connecticut.
- 20 Batterson Park Rd., Suite 300, Farmington, CT 06032
- (860) 284-1177
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The Village for Families & Children
Therapeutic foster care, adoption and family support in the Hartford area.
- 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
- (860) 236-4511
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AdoptUSKids — Connecticut
StatewideConnecticut's foster care and adoption contacts, support groups and post-adoption services, from the national AdoptUSKids project.
Connecticut Alliance of Foster & Adoptive Families (CAFAF)
StatewideSupport, training and resources for foster, adoptive and kinship families, with a 24-hour caregiver helpline: (888) 223-2780.
- 2189 Silas Deane Hwy., #2, Rocky Hill, CT 06067
- (860) 258-3400
- info@cafafct.org
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Connecticut DCF — Foster Care & Adoption
StatewideThe state's foster care and adoption program. Call 1-888-KID-HERO to start becoming a foster or adoptive parent.
Free / Subsidized Childcare
Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County
Early childhood education for all families at centers in Stamford.
- 64 Palmers Hill Rd., Stamford, CT 06902
- (203) 323-5944
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Connecticut Institute for Communities — Head Start
Head Start and Early Head Start in the Danbury area.
- Danbury, CT
- (203) 743-3993
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TVCCA — Head Start & Early Head Start
Early Head Start, Head Start and child care for children birth to five in southeastern Connecticut. Enroll by phone.
- Norwich, CT
- (860) 889-1365
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Head Start & Early Head Start
NationwideFree preschool, child care and family support for eligible families. Find a program near you online or by phone (Mon–Fri 8–6 ET).
Churches / Baby Closets
ABC Women's Center
Free pregnancy help and support.
- 180 E. Main St., Middletown, CT 06457
- (860) 344-9292
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Carolyn's Place Pregnancy Care Center
Free pregnancy tests, a 24-hour crisis line and help arranging medical, financial and legal aid.
- 137 Grandview Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
- (203) 597-9050
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Hopeline Pregnancy Resource Center
Free pregnancy help in Bridgeport and Stamford. Text: (203) 450-9113.
- 4749 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606
- (203) 540-5225
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Malta House
Maternity home for homeless pregnant women ages 18–24 and their babies in Fairfield County.
- 139 West Rocks Rd., Norwalk, CT 06851
- (203) 857-0088
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Saint Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center
Free, confidential pregnancy tests, support and material help. Call or text.
- 180 Sherman Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
- (203) 815-4999
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Clothing / Supplies
Carolyn's Place Pregnancy Care Center
Free pregnancy tests, a 24-hour crisis line and help arranging medical, financial and legal aid.
- 137 Grandview Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
- (203) 597-9050
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Malta House
Maternity home for homeless pregnant women ages 18–24 and their babies in Fairfield County.
- 139 West Rocks Rd., Norwalk, CT 06851
- (203) 857-0088
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Saint Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center
Free, confidential pregnancy tests, support and material help. Call or text.
- 180 Sherman Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
- (203) 815-4999
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Domestic Violence
CT Safe Connect (Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence)
StatewideConnecticut's 24/7 domestic-violence help line: safety planning, counseling and connection to local services, by call, text, chat or email, in any language.
love is respect (National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline)
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 help for teens and young adults in unhealthy or abusive relationships. Text LOVEIS to 22522, or chat online.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
NationwideConfidential support 24/7 for anyone experiencing abuse.
StrongHearts Native Helpline
NationwideFree, confidential 24/7 support for Native Americans and Alaska Natives affected by domestic and sexual violence, by phone, text or chat.
The Deaf Hotline
Nationwide24/7 domestic-violence support for Deaf, DeafBlind and hard-of-hearing survivors, by videophone, chat or email (deafhelp@thehotline.org).
Employment
Dress for Success Hartford
Professional clothing and career support for women.
- 280 Trumbull St., 2nd Floor, Hartford, CT 06103
- (860) 525-5015
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Dress for Success Mid-Fairfield County
Professional clothing and career center services for women.
Goodwill of Southern New England — Job Training
Job training, work readiness, placement and virtual résumé and interview help.
- North Haven, CT
- (203) 777-2000
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Connecticut American Job Centers
StatewideFree job search help, workshops and training at centers statewide. Appointments recommended.
American Job Centers (CareerOneStop)
NationwideFree local help with job searches, training and career services. Find your nearest American Job Center online or by phone.
Dress for Success
NationwideProfessional clothing and career support for women. Find your local Dress for Success on the website.
Easterseals — Employment Services
NationwideJob training and employment support for people with disabilities through local Easterseals affiliates.
Goodwill Career Centers
NationwideFree job training, career coaching, résumé and interview help at local Goodwill career centers.
Potential Financial Assistance
Catholic Charities (Archdiocese of Hartford)
Emergency help with food, clothing, diapers, budget counseling and other basic needs through local family centers.
- Hartford, CT
- (860) 493-1841
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The Salvation Army — Connecticut
StatewideRent and utility help, food and shelter through Salvation Army centers across Connecticut.
Catholic Charities USA (Find a Local Agency)
NationwideFind the Catholic Charities agency serving your area for emergency, family and housing help.
Modest Needs
NationwideSmall one-time grants for working individuals and families facing an emergency expense. Apply online.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
NationwideParish volunteers who help neighbors in need. The national office does not give direct help: ask your nearest Catholic parish for its St. Vincent de Paul conference.
The Salvation Army
NationwideEmergency rent, utility and other assistance through local Salvation Army offices nationwide.
Food Programs
Connecticut Foodshare
Connecticut's food bank: find a pantry or mobile pantry near you.
- 2 Research Pkwy., Wallingford, CT 06492
- (203) 469-5000
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Master's Manna
Food pantry and resource center (shopping by appointment).
- Wallingford, CT
- (203) 678-3042
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Person-to-Person
Food pantry and emergency help in lower Fairfield County, in Norwalk and Darien.
- Norwalk, CT
- (203) 939-1650
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Feeding America (Find Your Local Food Bank)
NationwideEnter your ZIP code to find the food bank, pantries and meal programs serving your community.
USDA National Hunger Hotline (Hunger Free America)
NationwideConnects you with nearby food banks, meal sites and programs like SNAP and WIC. Mon–Fri 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ET. En español: 1-877-842-6273.
Health Assistance
Fair Haven Community Health Care
Community health center in New Haven: primary, prenatal and dental care.
- 374 Grand Ave., New Haven, CT
- (203) 777-7411
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Community Health Center, Inc.
StatewideMedical, dental and behavioral health at 50+ locations across Connecticut, with a sliding-fee discount.
- Middletown, CT
- (860) 347-6971
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Connecticut Home Visiting (Nurturing Families Network)
StatewideFree home visiting for pregnant women and parents of young children, run by the state Office of Early Childhood.
HUSKY Health
StatewideConnecticut's Medicaid and CHIP coverage for children, parents and pregnant people. Apply by phone for an immediate decision.
Abortion Pill Reversal hotline
NationwideStarted a chemical abortion and regret it? Call as soon as you can.
Housing Assistance & Shelters
Inspirica
Emergency shelter and housing for homeless families in Stamford. For a shelter referral call 2-1-1.
- 141 Franklin St., Stamford, CT 06901
- (203) 388-0100
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Mercy Housing and Shelter
Day shelter, housing help and supportive housing for individuals and families in Hartford and Middlesex.
- 118 Main St., Hartford, CT 06106
- (860) 808-2048
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The Connection
Supportive housing, parenting help and family services across Connecticut.
- Middletown, CT
- (860) 343-5500
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Family Promise
NationwidePrevention, shelter and housing help for families facing homelessness, through nearly 200 local affiliates. Find yours on the website.
Infant & Baby Equipment
Caring Families Pregnancy Services
Free pregnancy tests and a Baby Boutique with nursery supplies, clothing and diapers for baby's first year.
- Willimantic, CT
- (860) 786-1124
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Fostering Family Hope Foster Closet
Free clothing (preemie to teen), shoes, toys, cribs and strollers for foster, kinship and reunited families. By appointment (email).
- 31 Hall Ave., Wallingford, CT 06492
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Mental Health & Postpartum Assistance
The Village for Families & Children
Therapeutic foster care, adoption and family support in the Hartford area.
- 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
- (860) 236-4511
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Community Health Center, Inc.
StatewideMedical, dental and behavioral health at 50+ locations across Connecticut, with a sliding-fee discount.
- Middletown, CT
- (860) 347-6971
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Connecticut Home Visiting (Nurturing Families Network)
StatewideFree home visiting for pregnant women and parents of young children, run by the state Office of Early Childhood.
Postpartum Support International — Connecticut Chapter
StatewideSupport groups (in person and online), trainings and provider referrals for depression and anxiety during pregnancy and after birth. PSI HelpLine: (800) 944-4773.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
NationwideCall or text 988 any time if you are in crisis.
National Maternal Mental Health Hotline
NationwideCall or text 1-833-TLC-MAMA, free and confidential, for support before, during and after pregnancy.
Postpartum Support International HelpLine
NationwideSupport and local resources for postpartum depression and anxiety.
Parenting Classes
Family Centers
Parent education workshops, support groups and Nurturing Families home visiting in Greenwich and Stamford.
- Greenwich, CT
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The Village for Families & Children
Therapeutic foster care, adoption and family support in the Hartford area.
- 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
- (860) 236-4511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Connecticut Family Resource Centers
StatewideSchool-based centers offering parent education, early childhood and family support services. Find one on the state list.
Connecticut Home Visiting (Nurturing Families Network)
StatewideFree home visiting for pregnant women and parents of young children, run by the state Office of Early Childhood.
Parents as Teachers
NationwideFree home visiting and parent education for expecting families and parents of young children, through local affiliates.
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
NationwideSelf-paced online parenting courses (also in Spanish). Many states and local agencies offer them free.
Pregnancy Centers
ABC Women's Center
Free pregnancy help and support.
- 180 E. Main St., Middletown, CT 06457
- (860) 344-9292
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Birthright of Greater Hartford
Free pregnancy support, maternity and baby clothing.
- 914 Main St., Suite 216, East Hartford, CT 06108
- (860) 290-8800
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Carolyn's Place Pregnancy Care Center
Free pregnancy tests, a 24-hour crisis line and help arranging medical, financial and legal aid.
- 137 Grandview Ave., Waterbury, CT 06708
- (203) 597-9050
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Hopeline Pregnancy Resource Center
Free pregnancy help in Bridgeport and Stamford. Text: (203) 450-9113.
- 4749 Main St., Bridgeport, CT 06606
- (203) 540-5225
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Saint Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center
Free, confidential pregnancy tests, support and material help. Call or text.
- 180 Sherman Ave., New Haven, CT 06511
- (203) 815-4999
- Website (opens in a new tab)
American Pregnancy Association
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy helpline and a search for local pregnancy centers, adoption agencies and maternity homes.
Care Net Pregnancy Decision Line
NationwideFree, confidential pregnancy decision coaching by phone, and a map of 1,200+ affiliated pregnancy centers.
Heartbeat International (Worldwide Directory of Pregnancy Help)
NationwideSearch 7,000+ life-affirming pregnancy help locations by state, city or ZIP.
Option Line
NationwideCall or text 24/7 to talk about a pregnancy and be connected with a pregnancy center near you.
Special Needs Assistance
Easterseals Capital Region & Eastern Connecticut
Education, health, employment and community services for people with disabilities.
- Windsor, CT
- (860) 270-0600
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Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
StatewideFree special-education information and support for families of children with any disability, birth to 26. Toll-free: (800) 445-2722.
- 5 Shaws Cove, Suite 102, New London, CT 06320
- (860) 739-3089
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PATH (Parents Available to Help)
StatewideParent-to-parent support and the Connecticut Family-to-Family Health Information Center for families of children with special needs.
The Arc Connecticut
StatewideStatewide advocacy and family support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through local chapters.
Easterseals
NationwideServices for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Find your local Easterseals affiliate.
Parent to Parent USA
NationwideMatches parents of children with disabilities or special health needs with a trained support parent. Find your state program on the map.
The Arc
NationwideSupport and advocacy for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families, through 549 chapters.
Support for Fathers
The Village for Families & Children
Therapeutic foster care, adoption and family support in the Hartford area.
- 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
- (860) 236-4511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
Connecticut Family Resource Centers
StatewideSchool-based centers offering parent education, early childhood and family support services. Find one on the state list.
Connecticut Fatherhood Initiative
StatewideState-certified fatherhood programs helping dads be involved in their children's lives. Call 2-1-1 for a program near you.
National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse
NationwideResources for dads from a national clearinghouse funded by HHS’s Office of Family Assistance.
Transportation
The Village for Families & Children
Therapeutic foster care, adoption and family support in the Hartford area.
- 1680 Albany Ave., Hartford, CT 06105
- (860) 236-4511
- Website (opens in a new tab)
HUSKY rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
StatewideFree rides to covered appointments for HUSKY members with no other way to get there. Book at least two business days ahead.
Family Promise
NationwideLocal Family Promise affiliates help families facing homelessness, including gas cards, transit passes and car-related help where available.
Medicaid rides to medical appointments (NEMT)
NationwideMedicaid covers free rides to covered appointments for members with no other way to get there. Call your Medicaid health plan, ideally two days ahead.