The mission of DSS is to provide a range of services to help meet basic needs of food, shelter, economic support and health care; promote and support the choice to live with dignity in one's own home and community;and to promote and support the achievement of economic viability in the workforce for Connecticut residents. At this time, the Department administers over 90 legislatively authorized programs to provide a broad range of services to the elderly, persons with disabilities, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.
Our site allows you to request more information about the Department and our programs, as well as the ability to provide input on the site's content. I thank you for your visit today, and would like to hear from you if you can’t find what you need, or if there is a way to make this site work better for you.
Sincerely,
Michael P. Starkowski
Commissioner
Department of Social Services
