Social Services / Assistance

East Haddam Youth & Family Services – Social Services Coordination

East Haddam Youth & Family Services collaborates with local, regional, and state-wide social service initiatives to provide a centralized delivery and referral system for residents in need of assistance. 

Services include:

• Referrals to Basic Needs Programs:
  
  

  • Food Bank
    
    

  • Clothing Bank
    
    

  • East Haddam Senior Center
    
    

  • River Valley Personal Care Products Program
    
    

  • Energy and fuel assistance programs
    
    

  • Housing support (rental and mortgage assistance)
    
    

  • Public transportation resources
    
    

• Assistance with Applications for Public Benefits:
  
  

  • SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
    
    

  • Cash Assistance
    
    

  • CT Energy Assistance Program
    
    

  • Operation Fuel
    
    

• Collaboration with Local Partners:
  
  

  • Selectman’s Office
    
    

  • East Haddam School District
    
    

  • Department of Emergency Management
    
    

  • Local churches
    
    

  • Local volunteer organizations
    
    

• Collaboration with Regional and State-Wide Organizations:
  
  

  • Salvation Army
    
    

  • Operation Fuel
    
    

  • Community Renewal Team (CRT)
    
    

  • Husky Health
    
    

  • Department of Social Services (DSS)
    
    

  • Department of Aging and Disability Services
    
    

  • HUD programs for affordable housing and home repair