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Barrier
Intervention Referrals
This program provides Jobs First Employment
Services (JFES) participants with in-depth home based assessments, intensive
case management and referrals to community resources.
For more information please visit:
https://www.ctfsa.org/tanf-case-management
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Child Care Benefits (Care 4 Kids)
This is a child care assistance program administered
by the Office of Early Childcare (OEC). The responsibility for the day-to-day
operations of Care for Kids, including the determination of eligibility and
issuance of benefits, is provided through United Way. Care for Kids provides
financial child care assistance to Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) recipients
who participate in the Jobs First Employment Services program (JFES), to low and
moderate income working families, teen parents and children in foster care.
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For more information please visit Care for Kids:
http://www.ctcare4kids.com/
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Earned Income
Tax Credit (EITC)
Helps Jobs First
Employment Services (JFES) participants & low-income individuals meet expenses.
The federal government has established the EITC. Eligible workers may receive
these tax credits in the form of larger tax refunds after filing their federal
income tax returns.
For more information please visit:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit
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Financial Literacy
Connecticut Money School (CMS) is a project led by Connecticut Association
for Human Services (CAHS), which provides financial literacy workshops for
individuals and families across Connecticut. CAHS helps provide Jobs First
Employment Services (JFES) participants a better understanding of how to
manage their finances. CAHS delivers workshops and 1-on-1 financial
counseling for JFES participants. These sessions cover topics including help
in budgeting, savings, understanding pay statements, credit, taxes and more.
For more information on CAHS please visit:
http://www.cahs.org
ALICE SAVES / SaverLife CT is a free online program that pays to save. It is
part of the Connecticut United Ways’ ALICE Saves initiative, in partnership
with EARN, an innovative nonprofit organization.
For more information on ALICE SAVES please visit:
https://www.ctalicesaves.org/
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Husky Health Plan
In June 1998, the State of Connecticut opened the HUSKY Plan. HUSKY stands
for Healthcare for UninSured
Kids and Youth. It’s a service for all
children who need health coverage. HUSKY offers a comprehensive health care
benefit package for Connecticut children up to age 19. Depending on your
family’s income, there may be no cost to you. Getting further information about
HUSKY is easy. Just call our toll-free number--1-877-CT-HUSKY. All Jobs First
Employment Services (JFES) participants are enrolled in the HUSKY Health Plan.
For more information, please visit:
https://portal.ct.gov/husky
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United Way of Connecticut
United Way of Connecticut helps individuals such as Jobs First Employment
Services (JFES) participants find and access the health and human services
including food, shelter, and other basic needs. United Way of Connecticut works
partners in the state government, local United Ways and Connecticut’s
communities to implement strategies that can lead to community impact.
United Way of Connecticut’s goal is to help meet the needs
of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection
to services.
For more information please visit:
https://www.ctunitedway.org/
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United Way 2-1-1 Childcare
United Way of CT assists parents, caregivers and Jobs First Employment
Services (JFES) participants with finding the best child care for their family,
serves as a coordinated gateway to services for children with developmental or
behavioral needs through programs, responds in the event of weather emergencies,
natural disasters, and family and personal crises of any kind. The United
Way/2-1-1 website offers childcare centers by location, hours and services
offered by child age group.
For more information please visit:
https://www.211childcare.org/
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