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State Program Increases Access to Permanent Housing for Families with Young Children

Izabela Bonzanini News 22 Jan, 2025

Governor NedLamont announced that his administration will be continuing Connecticut’s recently launchedHead Start on Housingpilot program, a first-of-its-kind initiative in Connecticut and the nation that identifies young children enrolled in Head Start whose families are experiencing homelessness and connects them with permanent housing support.

CEE’s Commitment to Survivors

Izabela Bonzanini News - COMMUNITY 20 Jan, 2025

The Center for Empowerment and Education (CEE) is highlighting the critical future of domestic and sexual violence services in Connecticut in the wake of the recent election. Uncertainty surrounding potential funding cuts, particularly to the federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA), threatens to diminish essential programs that offer safety, hope, and healing to victims and survivors. These services are vital lifelines, and without sufficient funding, access to them will become limited. It is crucial for the public to understand the potential impact on themselves and their loved ones.