Links

Community Connections
http://www.comcon.org/
Information Center for the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD) at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The Center serves CPD, its clients and customers and all those with a common interest in safe, decent, affordable housing, and those interested in creating community and economic development opportunities at the local level.
Connecticut Association for Human Services
http://www.cahs.org/
An independent, nonprofit public education, research and policy development organization committed to decreasing poverty, neglect and inequality in Connecticut.
Connecticut Association of Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.ctagenciesonaging.org
Connecticut's five Area Agencies on Aging are private non-profit corporations established to provide leadership and resources to meet the needs of the rapidly growing elderly population. They research and evaluate elderly issues, and offer community education to senior adults, caregivers, students and the community at large. AAAs administer programs and services and serve as an advocate for older individuals.
Connecticut Attorney General
http://www.ct.gov/ag
The Attorney General represents the interests of the people of the State of Connecticut in all civil legal matters involving the state to protect the public interest, and to serve as legal counsel to all state agencies.
Connecticut Bar Association
https://www.ctbar.org
An organization for legal professionals in Connecticut.
Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Program
https://www.ctbar.org/Attorney%20Resources/ProBonoOpportunities.aspx
Recruits attorney and paralegal volunteers to provide legal representation for pre-screened low-income clients. Provides pro bono attorneys with support services, including free training, mentoring by colleagues, CLE vouchers, recognition and publications.
Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities
http://www.ct.gov/chro
Connecticut law prohibits illegal discrimination in the areas of employment, housing, public accommodations, and credit transactions. If you believe you have experienced illegal discrimination, the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities will investigate your allegation without cost to you.  File a Discrimination Complaint
Connecticut Department of Banking - Security Deposit Information
http://www.ct.gov/dob/cwp/view.asp?a=2247&q=299050
This page answers common questions on rent security deposits. Includes interest rate information and a complaint form for security deposit issues.  See also: The Connecticut Department of Banking homepage
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
http://www.ct.gov/dcf
Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Connecticut Department of Developmental Services
http://www.ct.gov/DDS
Working with families and the public and private sector to provide services and support programs for Connecticut Citizens with mental retardation.
Connecticut Department of Education
http://www.sde.ct.gov/sde
The administrative arm of the Connecticut State Board of Education.
Connecticut Department of Health
http://www.ct.gov/dph
Mission is to protect and improve the health and safety of the people of Connecticut by: Assuring the conditions in which people can be healthy; Promoting physical and mental health, and Preventing disease, injury, and disability.
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