2-1-1 Community Connection

United Way of Connecticut
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	2-1-1 Community Connection	December 2009

Message from Rick Porth
President, United Way of Connecticut

2-1-1 Referrals to HPRP are Up and Running

In October, United Way 2-1-1 began participating in the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Rehousing Program (HPRP) funded by federal stimulus money. Working with the Connecticut Department of Social Services, the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness (CCEH) and many housing and shelter providers, we are serving as the entry point in a strategy intended to prevent people from losing their homes or to move people out of shelters and into housing quickly. Since the program began in October, CCEH has screened over 1,500 individuals and families, most were referred through 2-1-1. UWC is proud to assist with this homelessness prevention effort. Click here for more information.

United Way's 2-1-1 Navigator - The Up-to-Date Link to Benefits Eligibility

The 2-1-1 Navigator is an online tool that instantly screens for eligibility for various state and federal benefit programs. Eligibility criteria for some of those programs have changed in recent months and the Navigator is always kept current to reflect those changes. In 2009, the 2-1-1 Navigator has averaged approximately 1,000 inquiries per month. During these challenging economic times, the United Way 2-1-1 Navigator provides an up-to-date resource that can help Connecticut's residents get connected to the benefits they need. For more information visit http://navigator.211ct.org/.

Calls at a Glance
2-1-1 Child Care - The Cost of Child Care

Want to know the cost of child care in Connecticut? 2-1-1 Child Care has just updated its Fee Analysis of Child Care Facilities in Connecticut. To find average costs at the state level and within regions of the state, visit 2-1-1 Child Care. For the costs of care at the town level call 2-1-1 Child Care directly at 2-1-1 or
1-800-505-1000.

Click here for child care calls in your community or local United Way area.

Updated Health Resource - HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Guide

United Way 2-1-1 has updated its HIV/AID Prevention and Care. The guide is intended to provide information on local, state, and federal programs to help residents understand the HIV/AIDS prevention and care options in Connecticut. There are close to 11,000 people in the state who are living with HIV/AIDS. Click here to view this online guide.

Click here to view the 2009 United Way of Connecticut Annual Report.

The mission of the United Way of Connecticut is to help meet the needs of Connecticut residents by providing information, education and connection to services.

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