State Launches Fire Safe CT Initiative
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The State of Connecticut has launched Fire Safe CT, a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing the risk of fire-related tragedies through public education and local support.
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New Research Shows Connecticut Leading the Nation in Youth Mental Health Support This School Year
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While an alarming number of students across the country will enter classrooms this school year without access to a counselor, psychologist, or therapist, new research has found that Connecticut ranks first among the states in ensuring children can get help when they need it most.
Read MoreEnvironmental Clean-ups Scheduled Across Connecticut Communities Throughout Fall
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A regional environmental clean-up effort in communities across Connecticut gets underway this month, hosted by Save the Sound and part of Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. The list of participating communities is lengthy, and growing.
Read MoreCalls to Connecticut's 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Increase; Rapid Response Proves Effective
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Yesterday, September 8th, marked the second annual 988 day, recalling launch of the national three-digit 988 dialing code in 2022, and a day to broaden public awareness of the service. The volume of calls continues to increase in Connecticut, with an effective response.
Read MoreChild Health and Development Institute Selected as Performance Improvement Center
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The Child Health and Development Institute (CHDI) will serve as the Performance Improvement Center (PIC) for the State of Connecticut's Functional Family Therapy - Foster Care (FFT-FC) program through a new contract with the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), announced last month.
Read MoreHartford Hospital Earns High Marks Nationally
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Hartford Hospital has been named best regional hospital by U.S. News & World Report, recognized for high performance in 20 types of care- the highest distinction awarded for clinical excellence in procedures and conditions.
Read MoreConnecticut's Vaccination Rate for Kindergarten Students Among Nation's Best
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Connecticut continues to receive top marks nationally for immunization rates as the first day of school approaches. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Connecticut ranked highest in the country for two-dose measles vaccination rate.
Read More"Special Examination" by State Comptroller Highlights Anticipated Impact of Federal Cuts, Changed Requirements on Connecticut Residents and Industries
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“A significant number of low-income residents in Connecticut are expected to lose eligibility for government benefits under the law and will feel the cuts acutely,” according to a “Special Examination” by the Office of State Comptroller of the anticipated impact of new federal law changes.
Read MoreStrategic Alliance Announced by Two Connecticut United Way Organizations
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United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut and United Way of West Central Connecticut have announced a new strategic alliance designed to “enhance community impact, streamline operations, and expand services across the region.”
Read MoreStamford-Headquartered PMI Trumpets Economic Investment in Connecticut, America
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The headline atop the full-page ad most visibly in The Hartford Courant and Stamford Advocate this week were nearly impossible to miss. “Invested in Connecticut,” it read, going on to explain “It’s one think to do business in the U.S. It’s another to be invested in its future.
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