Block Grant 2501CTRCMA

The Department of Social Services Connecticut received a $3,781,903 federal Block Grant award from the Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) on October 1, 2024, with a project period ending September 30, 2026. The grant, titled "ORR Refugee Cash and Medical Assistance", provides funding for the state agency to administer critical social service programs that support the well-being, self-sufficiency, and quality of life for low-income individuals and families in Connecticut, including refugees. The grant supports the department's delivery of a range of assistance programs such as Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). These programs aim to address essential needs like healthcare access, food security, energy assistance, and other social services for vulnerable populations in the state.