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Report: SNAP benefits vanishing faster than CT officials expected
Nearly 63,000 people in CT have lost federal nutrition benefits since last July — roughly double officials’ projections, a new report says.
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DCF changes detailed in response to CT child advocate concerns
DCF is hiring support staff and building up the foster family network, but disagreed with OCA on how to address girls’ behavioral healthcare needs.
Lost SNAP? What to know about CT grocery card benefit
Some Connecticut residents who have recently lost SNAP assistance can now qualify for $300 in grocery store gift cards. Here’s what to know.
After losing SNAP benefits, some CT refugees are struggling to afford food
An estimated 1,745 refugees and asylum seekers are expected to lose SNAP in Connecticut, a DSS spokesperson said.
Nearly 18,900 CT children have lost SNAP benefits over past year
CT’s 15.7% rate of children losing SNAP benefits is worse than the 13% rate reported in a survey of 19 states where data was available.
DeLauro: CT providers’ federal grants represent “amazing victory”
Two CT providers have received $1.2M months after $2B in federal grants were canceled then reinstated a day later after a national outcry.
UConn study highlights CT families’ childcare struggles
More than half of families found childcare expensive. And towns in CT’s northeast corner and lower Fairfield County struggled most for spots.
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