Connecticut Resources
Would you like to know more about child care licensing in your state or resources for children with special needs? Do you need to contact someone about child support, health care for your family, or help paying for food or heat? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Click a tab below to find those resources and more in Connecticut.
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Child Care and the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Closure information around child care and the Novel Coronavirus in your state
*Child care programs may remain open but must follow reduced group size and enhanced health procedures. It is strongly recommended that children of non-essential employees stay home.*
Reduced Group Size and Enhanced Health Procedures
Child Care for Essential Workers
- Essential Workers Finding Child Care Support: (860) 756-0864
- CTCares Financial Assistance Programs
Information for Families and Child Care Providers
Please note that information around the coronavirus is changing rapidly. This information was last updated by CCAoA on May 18, 5:46 p.m. EDT.
Connecticut COVID-19 Website
General information about COVID-19 in your state
Need additional information?
Click here to find your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for one-on-one help.
Find out more about child care in your area. Click on the links below, or contact your local Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agency for one-on-one help.
Child Care Licensing
Your local child care regulatory office
Phone: 1(800) 282-6063 or (860) 500-4450
WebsiteProvider Complaint Line: 1(800) 282-6063
Connecticut Child Care Information
Information and resources for parents looking for child care in Connecticut
WebsiteQuality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Child care providers earn a rating when they meet quality standards. These ratings can help families choose quality care and can assist child care providers to improve and communicate their quality.
*Connecticut does not have child care quality ratings available at this time.*
Thrive! Quality Recognition and Improvement System
Provides training and technical assistance to child care providers to improve the level of quality in early childhood programs
Discover resources that will provide more information regarding local services such as health care and child well-being.
Child Protective Services
To report suspected abuse, maltreatment, or neglect of a child
Phone: 1(800) 842-2288
Child Support Enforcement
Child support application and procedures for your state
Phone: 1(800) 228-5437
Medicaid Eligibility – HUSKY Health
Federal-State health insurance program for low-income individuals
Phone: 1(877) 284-8759 (in-state only)
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) – HUSKY B
Federal-State health insurance program for children – available to qualifying families who are not eligible for Medicaid. In some states, parents and pregnant women may also be covered.
Phone: 1(877) 284-8759 (in-state only)
Connecticut Department of Social Services
State government programs and services for children and families
Phone: 1(855) 626-6632
Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services
State government mental health resources that may offer community mental health services (may include individual, family, and marital counseling), behavioral health services, and substance abuse programs
Phone: (860) 418-7000
Car Seat Basics
Information on car seat regulations and inspection services
Phone: (860) 837-5319
Are you looking for help paying for child care? Buying groceries or diapers? Find out what assistance programs are offered locally.
Child Care Assistance – Care 4 Kids
Child care financial assistance programs
Phone: 1(888) 214-5437
Connecticut Head Start
A federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to five from low-income families
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
A program offering supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition information to low-income women who are pregnant or have children aged birth to five
Phone: Contact your local clinic
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Cash assistance designed to help low-income families achieve self-sufficiency
Phone: 1(855) 626-6632
Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (formerly Food Stamps)
Federal nutrition program
Phone: 1(855) 626-6632
Low Income Energy Assistance Program
Helps low income households in meeting their immediate home energy needs
Phone: Contact your local office
Learn about valuable resources for parents of children with special needs.
Easter Seals of Oak Hill
Offers special needs resources which may include respite care services and other community supports
Phone: (860) 286-3108
Easter Seals Capital Region and Eastern Connecticut
Offers special needs resources which may include respite care services and other community supports
Phone: (860) 270-0600
Easter Seals Waterbury
Offers special needs resources which may include respite care services and other community supports
Phone: (203) 754-5141
Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) Connecticut
Helps CT parents meet parenting goals, learn skills and find ideas to deal with parenting challenges
If you find that any of the information above is incorrect, please contact us at info@childcareaware.org.
