Advocating with and for ALICE Families
ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) is a national, data-driven research initiative that reveals a hidden crisis in our communities. Traditional poverty measures don’t capture the full extent of financial hardship in our communities. Connecticut United Ways are committed to shedding light on this issue and unlocking solutions to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Connecticut has experienced many ups and downs over the last few years. But one alarming trend remains steady: the growing number of ALICE families in every corner of our state.
Meanwhile, our state budget is stronger than ever with a full budget reserve fund and consistently record-breaking revenue surpluses.
This stark contrast is unacceptable and demands immediate solutions.
As our policy agenda proves, we can strengthen ALICE families and our economy at the same time. Together, we can unlock a brighter future for Connecticut where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
ALICE by the Numbers
ALICE Lives in Every Community
News
- CT Mirror: CT lawmakers scrap child tax credit for middle class — again
- WHSU: CT's 2-year budget deal scraps child tax credit for the middle class
- CT Insider: Some CT families with children to get $250 check under state budget deal
- CT Public: The 2025 CT legislative session wraps today. Will the guardrails hold? | Connecticut Public
- CT Mirror: I secured funds to eliminate school meal debt in my district. It’s not a win. It’s a massive policy failure.
- CT Mirror: How far did CT's 'fiscal guardrails' move? Depends whom you ask
- Hartford Courant: Opinion The Truth About Connecticut School Meals
- CT Mirror: CT House approves omnibus housing bill following compromises
- CT Mirror: CT Senate passes early childhood, special education bill
- CT Insider: CT lawmakers pass 'transformative' child care, special education bills
- CT News Junkie: Lamont, Educators, Lawmakers Celebrate ‘Transformational’ Childcare Legislationamont-educators-lawmakers-celebrate-transformational-childcare-legislation/
ALICE Reports
- United for ALICE: Connecticut Research Center
- CT ALICE Report 2024
- CT ALICE Essentials Index 2024
- CT ALICE in Focus: Children
- CT ALICE in Focus: Veterans
- CT ALICE in Focus: People with Disabilities
Need help? Have an idea?
Our advocacy team is here for you.
Daniel Fitzmaurice, Director of Advocacy
Daniel.Fitzmaurice@CTUnitedWay.org
860-249-8788
Cheryl Hardgrave, Advocacy Coordinator
Cheryl.Hardgrave@CTUnitedWay.org
860-372-4216