How to Apply for Social Services
Find information on how to apply for services offered by the Department of Social Services.
Health and Human Services
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To apply for WIC benefits, call the closest WIC Office serving your area. Included is a listing of local agencies offices and eligibility requirements and WIC income guidelines.
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Useful information on a variety of health topics including arthritis, cancer, dental, disabilities, family planning, heart disease, teen driving, and more.
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, better known as the WIC Program, provides healthcare referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, and supplemental foods.
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Citizens can access answers on a myriad of topics relating to the WIC Program, from general questions on the program to individual services.
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Health licensing requirements, applications, fees, practice acts, rules, regulations, and examination dates.
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Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program
Lead harms children's nervous systems and is associated with reduced IQ, behavioral problems and learning disabilities. In large doses, it can cause coma, convulsions and death. The Lead Poisoning Prevention and Control Program seeks to prevent and educate the public about lead poisoning, specifically in children.
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Resources for Local Agency Staff
Agency Staff can find a listing of PDF documents relating to the subjects of agency outreach, financial management, certification fair hearings and more.
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Infectious & Vaccine Preventable Disease Fact Sheets
View dozens of fact sheets about specific diseases. Fact sheets are for informational purposes only and should not be used for self-diagnosis, or as a substitute for consultation with a health care provider. Consult a health care provider with questions about these diseases.
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The mission of the Connecticut Department of Public Health's (DPH) Injury Prevention Program is to promote a safe and healthy Connecticut by reducing factors associated with intentional (e.g. homicide and suicide), unintentional (e.g. falls and motor vehicle accidents) and occupational injury.
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Public Health Diseases and Prevention
Disease and prevention information on a variety of public health topics.
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Parents, childcare workers, healthcare professionals and anyone who is curious about the state public health code can quickly browse each title and section in this quick guide provided by the Department of Public Health (DPH).
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) evaluates and quantifies health risks posed by environmental and occupational exposures to chemicals and radiation. Find information on topics including Rabies, Lyme Disease, Fish Consumption Advisory, Lead Poisoning, Mold and Radon.
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The Department of Public Health (DPH) publishes quarterly a record of disciplinary actions taken against licensed individuals and organizations.
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Public Health Statistics and Research
The Department of Public Health (DPH) offers a presentation of data and statistics for 25 of the leading diseases and illnesses affecting Connecticut's public. Some conditions covered are asthma, cancer, drug overdose, influenza, tobacco use prevention and control.
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Citizens can find answers to the most frequently asked questions surround obtaining, applying for a copy of, and otherwise accessing state vital records and more.
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