CT Department of Social Services - Cash Assistance (TFA)

CT Department of Social Services

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About

Temporary Family Assistance (TFA) provides cash aid to families with children to help pay for basic needs while in school, job training, or during hardship. Also processes SNAP, Medicaid, and other benefits.

Call

Downloads a contact file with the name, phone, address, and hours. Open it to add the resource to your contacts.

Hours

Phone: Mon-Fri; Windsor office Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm

Website

portal.ct.gov/dss

How to Get Help

Apply online at connect.ct.gov or call 1-855-626-6632. For in-person help, the Greater Hartford DSS office is at 20 Meadow Road, Windsor.

Who Can Get Help

  • •Serves: Families With Children
  • •Income limit: 55% of Federal Poverty Level
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