State Emergency Assistance (EA)

CT Department of Social Services

Accepting clients
Verified 3/27/2026 (via web check)Report an issue
Languages: Arabic, Mandarin, Haitian Creole, Italian, Pashto, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese

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About This Resource

One-time emergency payments for families with children facing eviction or utility shutoff.

Call

Saves the name, phone, address, and hours into your phone’s contacts. No text message needed.

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

Website

portal.ct.gov/DSS

How to Get Help

Contact DSS with eviction notice or shutoff notice.

Who Can Get Help

  • •Serves: Have children under 18
  • •Income limit: 75% of Federal Poverty Level

Before you go

  • •Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
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