The Community Connections Centers

If your family needs support this holiday season please contact the Community Connections Centers for more resources. Attached is the food support guide from Beth-el for the month of December.

By TEAM.INC and UI Thursday, December 7, 2023 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. Ansonia Senior Center 65 Main St., Ansonia, CT 06401 ABOUT THE EVENT • Speak one-on-one with a member of our UI and SCG Customer Care Teams and enroll in any available assistance programs or payment arrangements you may be eligible for. • Apply in person for CEAP (Connecticut Energy Assistance Program) through Community Action Agency – TEAM. LEARN ABOUT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS • Winter Protection Program – Available to all residential customers who qualify. If you are eligible, we will not turn off your electricity between November 1 and May 1. • Low-Income Discount Rate (LIDR) (UI Only) – This rate may be able to help you lower your electric bill. If you qualify, you will receive a 10% (Tier 1) or 50% (Tier 2) discount on your current monthly charges. For example, if your current monthly charges totaled $100, you would receive a $10 or $50 discount on your bill. • Matching Payment Program (MPP) – Available to residential customers, this program is designed to help lower energy bills for those who can demonstrate financial hardship. We will match every dollar paid by you or on your behalf up to a zero balance. • Bill Forgiveness Program (BFP) (UI Only) – Available to residential customers who can demonstrate financial hardship and have a balance of at least $100 that is 60 days or more overdue. If you qualify, you will be placed on a budget plan for up to 36 months and we will match payments as they are made. • Flexible Payment Arrangements – Available to all residential customers, regardless of financial status. You can pay your past-due balance over a period of up to 18 months. Current payment arrangements may be renegotiated due to a change in financial circumstances per Conn. Agencies Regs. § 16-3-100(b)(3)(A). Please visit us at: uinet.com/HelpWithBill for more information about these UI programs and soconngas.com/HelpWithBill for more information about these SCG programs. ENROLL To apply for financial hardship and qualifying programs at this event, please bring your electric/gas bills, account number, and any documentation that applies to your situation. Programs – Documents needed are budget sheet/benefits letter Income – Documents needed are budget sheet/benefits letter, pay stubs We look forward to working together to find the best program for your needs.

Meals available on Thanksgiving from Dockside and Mary Taylor Church

Kindergarten registration will open early this year on Nov 13th. For more information on changes made by legislation and Dr. Cutaia's letter to parents, go to milforded.org on the main page shared Nov.3rd. Below is a snap shot of some key things upcoming kindergarten families will want to know. From Dr. Cutaia's letter to parents, "Kindergarten registration will be open November 13 through November 27 (while registration will be open throughout the year, we encourage all families to register in this window so that we can have the most accurate enrollment). A follow-up letter will be sent with specific registration instructions. Parents of Milford Public Schools Preschool or Milford Ready to Learn students WILL need to complete a special online kindergarten registration form. Specific information will be provided directly to those families. During the registration process, parents of children born between September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019 will be able to indicate that they are seeking a waiver for admittance in September 2024. "

From the Milford Patch for today! VOTE!! MILFORD, CT — On Nov. 7, Milford residents cast their votes for several key municipal positions. Contested races include: the town council and school board. Polls in Connecticut are open 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Election Day. You can use the Secretary of State’s website to find your polling place. Voters who are in line by 8 p.m. will be allowed to vote. Connecticut also allows for Election Day registration at designated centers in each town. People must be registered by 8 p.m. in order to vote using Election Day registration. To receive your absentee ballot, complete and sign an application and return it to your Town Clerk, or you can request an absentee ballot online.

There are still a few spots available in the Jonathan Law HS Child Development program! This is FREE Program! Please reach out to Ms. McCoy at 203-783-3574 ext. 6571 or bmccoy@milforded.org with any questions. Use this link for more information. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oZmqJGQFNaJkgxTT2i0H6a-VlbGNd192_JyNdyFM8uw/edit?usp=sharing

The Department of Health and Human Services is reopening the website COVIDTests.gov on September 25th. Households can order 4 free tests that will be delivered to their homes at no charge.

You can call 211 for cooling sites and helpful information! Go to this website for a list of cooling centers in CT. https://www.211ct.org/searchterms=Extreme%20Heat%20Cooling%20Centers&page=1&location=Connecticut&taxonomy_code=6560&service_area=connecticut For

Heating Assistance Applications being accepted today! September 1, 2023! Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) Apply online: https://portal.ct.gov/heatinghelp/Connecticut-Energy-Assistance-Program-CEAP?language=en_US. For more information call Mary-Kate 203-882-6094 or Cara 203-301-5664

The first day back to school is an exciting and exhausting time! Then before we know it our days become a new routine but for many families this can be a stressful time. Our Community Connections Centers are a support and resource for parents. Ms. Williams and Ms. Dascenzo can help with questions about, child care, housing and food assistance, health and mental health resources and enrichment programs. This is a free service for parents with children in our public schools. Contact Ms Williams or Ms. Dascenzo 203-882-6094 203-301-5664 mwilliams@milforded.org cdascenzo@milforded.org

June Questions? You can email either of our coordinators who will be available through the month of June: Mrs. Williams at : mwilliams@milforded.org or call (203)-882-6094 Mrs. Dascenzo at cdascenzo@milforded.org or call (203) 301-5664