Connecticut Department of Social Services Email Format
Government AdministrationConnecticut, United States201-500 Employees
Based in Hartford, Connecticut, the Connecticut Department of Social Services is a state government agency focused on health and human services, funding and delivering a broad range of programs for residents. It serves about 1 million people across all 169 towns, with services accessible through 12 field offices, central administration, and online and phone channels. The agency supports the basic needs of children, families, older adults, and people with disabilities through services such as food assistance, health care coverage, independent living and home care, social work, child support, home-heating aid, and protective services. It administers HUSKY Health, providing Medicaid and CHIP coverage for nearly 850,000 residents, including medical, dental, behavioral health, prescriptions, and long-term supports, while SNAP helps about 370,000 residents access food benefits. Guided by values of communication, respect, service, accountability, and innovation, the department emphasizes person-centered programs designed to enhance well-being and supports collaboration with partners. Recent news notes state-level collaborations on public projects, such as a City of New Haven project designed with Dean Sakamoto Architects LLC in collaboration with the state Department of Transportation.