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width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-400x400.jpeg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-400x400.jpeg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-150x150.jpeg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-200x200.jpeg 200w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-800x800.jpeg 800w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-300x300.jpeg 300w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/15172447/AdobeStock_500408233-1-scaled-e1690560458747-100x100.jpeg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>LGBTQ+ Youth</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/immigration/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-400x400.jpg 400w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175332/immigration-2-1-200x200.jpg 200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></figure>Immigration</a><li class=" "><a href="https://cca-ct.org/our-work/aboutus_programs_juvenilejustice/"><figure><img width="400" height="400" src="https://cdn.cca-ct.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/15175343/juvinelle-justice-1-400x400.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail 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href="https://cca-ct.org/">Home</a></span> / <span class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">COVID19 – Information, Links and Resources</span></span></p><h1>COVID19 – Information, Links and Resources</h1></div></div></div>  <div class="content-wrapper columns-2-1"> <div class="column"> <div> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 14pt; text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a style="text-decoration: underline;" href="https://youtu.be/d5hVQzAj-Ls">CCA Webinar: COVID-19 Resources and Information</a></strong></span></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a href="#FC">Child Welfare</a></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a href="#Education">Education and Special Education</a></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a href="#Homeless">Homelessness</a></b></span><b></b></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a href="#immigration"><strong>Immigration</strong></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a href="#JJ">Juvenile Justice</a></b></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a href="#MLP">Medical-Legal: Benefits and Resources</a></b></span></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <h4 data-tadv-p="keep"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b><a id="MLP"></a>Medical-Legal – Benefits and Resources</b></span><b></b></h4> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 12pt;"><b>Memos and Updates from Jay Sicklick, Director, CCA Medical-Legal Partnership</b></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/6-24-CCA-MLP-Response-to-Juneteenth-6-24-20-Sen-Dems.docx.pdf">June 24, 2020</a><br />CCA Response to Senate Democrats Junteenth Agenda for Special Session<br />HUSKY expansion for undocumented children and families</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/JS-MLP-Jjune-2-2020.pdf">June 2, 2020</a><br />Reaffirmation of MLP commitment to address health disparities; CCA statement on events surrounding George Floyd homicide; Yale Pediatrics advocacy team resources to address racial and ethnic disparities; utility protections; education; update on health insurance for undocumented children.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5-7MLP-COVID-Update-5-6-20.docx.pdf">May 7, 2020</a><br />Utility Protections: emergency moratorium on termination of electricity, heat and water, expansion of moratorium to non-residential customers, creation of Covid-19 Payment Plan; Education during pandemic; <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5-7HC-OpEd-May-2020.pdf">Op-Ed Advocacy Efforts to Expand Medicaid for Undocumented Children</a>; Health equity and Covid-19.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MLP-update-4-27-20.pdf">April 27, 2020</a><br />Additional SNAP Funding, Flexibility for Medicaid Enrolled Providers to Perform Telehealth Through Audio-Only Methods for NEW PATIENTS, Guidance and Clarification on Special Education Matters, <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MLP-update-4-27-20.pdf">Comprehensive Benefits Training Available from MLP</a></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/April-17.pdf">April 17, 2020</a><br /><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/April-17.pdf">MLPP Remains Open</a>, SSI Recipients Now Eligible for Electronic Impact Payments, CHDI Provides Important Resources and Behavioral Health Access Information, <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/April-17.pdf">Ongoing Advocacy to Expand HUSKY for Undocumented Families</a>. See letters to Governor Lamont under Health Insurance: HUSKY below.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/JS-MLP-April-9.pdf">April 9, 2020</a><br />School Closure Update, Intimate Partner Violence, Insurance Expansion for Undocumented Children</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/4-3-20-JS-MLPUpdate.pdf">April 3, 2020</a><br />Extended enrollment for Access Health, Energy Assistance, Emergency Snap Benefits, CARES Act Update, Letter to Gov. Lamont from 185 CT Physicians re Insurance for Undocumented</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MLP-COVID-19-3-31-20.pdf">March 31, 2020</a><br />Changes in child care settings and fees, Latest Information on the State’s Medicaid Waiver, Changes in DSS policy for HUSKY and other public benefits, Brief word on the CARES Act and forthcoming stimulus checks.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3-27-MLP-JS.pdf">March 27, 2020</a><br />Early Childhood remote services (Birth to Three), Non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT), Educational access (students with disabilities, additional resources), food pantries, cash assistance.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3-24-JS-MLP.pdf">March 24, 2020</a><br />Meal sites, child welfare issues, housing evictions, healthcare and health insurance.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/3-27-MLP-JS.pdf">March 17, 2020</a><br />CCA assistance available to support your work.</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Fact Sheet: Resources for Families</b></span><span style="color: #000000;">, October, 2020<br /><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/COVID-Legal-Info-10.9.2020.pdf">English</a><br />Housing, Utilities, Income Supports, Food Supports, General Support<br /><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Spa_MLP-COVID-Info-for-non-New-Haven-Patients-UPDATED-10.9.2020.pdf">Spanish</a><br />Vivienda, Servicios Públicos, Asistencia Monetaria, Asistencia Alimenaria, Apoyo General</span></span></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><b><br /><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Income Security</span></b></span></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js2JYzdnEEo&t=5s">CCA Video: Covid and Electronic Stimulus Checks</a><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stimulus-checks-4-24-20.pdf">,</a> May 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/stimulus-checks-4-24-20.pdf">What you Need to know about Stimulus Checks</a>, Connecticut Asset Building Collaborative, April 24, 2020</p> <p> </p> <p><b>Public Assistance – </b><b>Temporary Family Assistance (Cash Benefits)</b></p> <ul> <li>Applications online at <a href="http://www.connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp </a>or call 2-1-1 for more information.</li> <li>In-person interviews for cash assistance have been temporarily waived.</li> <li>DSS has temporarily suspended the 21-month lifetime limit on the receipt of TFA.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Unemployment Insurance Benefits </b></span></p> <ul> <li>Applications for Unemployment Insurance Benefits online at <a href="http://www.filectui.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">filectui.com </a></li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="color: #000000;">Stimulus Checks</span><br />CARES ACT: What does it mean and how do you get your stimulus check?</strong></p> <ul> <li>Every American who makes less than $75,000 will receive a one-time payment of $1,200, even if they did not work, did not file taxes or receives disability benefits.</li> <li>Every family will receive an additional $500 for every “qualifying child”. You may need to enroll your children in order to get the payment.</li> <li>For more information please go to the <a href="https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payments">IRS webpage</a> or call the MLPP (contact info below)</li> <li>Link here to get help with <a href="https://form.jotform.com/200715549679062">filing your taxes</a> or <a href="https://form.jotform.com/Pgentile46336/CAHSEIPNon-Filer">getting your Economic Impact Payment</a>.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Health Insurance</b></span></p> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><b>HUSKY</b></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5-7HC-OpEd-May-2020.pdf">Op-Ed: Advocacy Efforts to Expand Medicaid for Undocumented Children</a>, Jay Sicklick, Esq; Julia Rosenberg, MD, Marietta Vazquez, MD, Hartford Courant, May 2, 2020</li> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/MLP-Email-Geballe-4-17-20.pdf">April 17, 2020 Letter to Josh Geballe</a>, Commissioner, CT Department of Administrative Services regarding Access to Care for Undocumented Children and Families</li> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Expand-HUSKY-Apr-16-2020-Eligibility-to-All-Regardless-of-Documentation-Status.docx.pdf">April 16, 2020 Letter to Governor Lamont regarding expansion of HUSKY</a> Insurance to Undocumented Families</li> <li> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Update-JS-Expand-HUSKY-undoc-letter-to-Gov-Lamont.pdf">Updated Request to Governor Lamont to expand HUSKY Insurance to Undocumented Children, Youth and their Parents/Guardians.</a> April 13, 2020. Signed by 233 physicians and front-line clinicians caring for vulnerable populations throughout Connecticut. As the state anticipates the surge of COVID-19 patients to continue through the next weeks, the need to implement expansion is more acute and emergent than ever.</p> </li> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/JS-to-Paul-Mounds-4-13-20.pdf">April 13, 2020 Email to Paul Mounds, Chief of Staff</a>, regarding Expansion of HUSKY Insurance to Undocumented Children and Families</li> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Expand-HUSKY-Eligibility-to-All-Regardless-of-Documentation-Status.pdf">Expand HUSKY Eligibility to All Regardless of Documentation Status</a>, Letter from 185 Healthcare Providers to Governor Ned Lamont, April 1, 2020</li> <li>Applications for HUSKY, the state’s Medicaid and CHIP programs (HUSKY A & B) online at <a href="http://connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp">connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp</a> or call 2-1-1.</li> <li>DSS has authorized coverage of some telemedicine services for identified health services.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Need for Health Insurance due to Loss of Employment / Meets Income Guidelines</b></span></p> <ul> <li>Contact Access Health CT at 1-855-805-4325 or <a href="http://accesshealthct.com">accesshealthct.com</a></li> </ul> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Utility Protection</b></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/utility-protection-10-2020.pdf">Utility Protection for Low-Income Families:</a> Hardship Customers are Protected through May 1</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Motion-9-_-final.docx">Utility Protections and COVID-19, </a>Orders from the Connecticut Public Utility Commission, Sep 2, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vfbf9URTnA0&feature=youtu.be">Community Outreach during a Pandemic</a>, National Energy & Utility Affordability Coalition, Covid-19: Using New Challenges to Inspire Meaningful Solutions, Patricia King, PECO Energy, Manager, Community Engagement; and Bonnie Roswig, Esq, Director, Disability Rights Project, Center for Children’s Advocacy, July 2020</p> <p><a href="https://youtu.be/cliyoAdb3wk">CCA Video: Covid and Utility Payments</a>, June 2020<br />Video update: Although COVID-19 protection is over, your utility service cannot be turned off during the Winter Protection period of November 1 – May 1. Utility companies must offer you a plan that you can afford. Everyone receiving assistance such as food stamps, HUSKY, etc, should be in a $50/month payment plan. Call your utility company to get information. <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/utility-protection-10-2020.pdf">Here are the details.</a></p> <p><b>Energy Assistance/Fuel Oil</b></p> <ul> <li>The moratorium does not apply to fuel oil, but Operation Fuel is still taking applications and may be reached at 860-243-2346 or by email at <a href="mailto:info@operationfuel.org">info@operationfuel.org</a></li> <li>Energy assistance are funds to help with your arrearages. Energy assistance is taking applications until June 1, 2020. Contact your local Community Action Agency for an application.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Food Security</b></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DCF-food-resources-email-4.pdf"><strong><u>Food Resources: DCF Memo</u></strong></a> April 21, 2020</p> <p><strong>WIC</strong></p> <p>WIC offices are closed for walk-in, but applications and inquiries are being processed by phone.<br /><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/CT-WIC-10-2019.pdf">Contact information for WIC offices in Connecticut</a>, Department of Public Health</p> <p><b>Food Stamps (SNAP)</b></p> <ul> <li>Applications online at <a href="http://connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp">connect.ct.gov/access/jsp/access/Home.jsp</a>, or call 2-1-1.</li> <li>DSS has suspended work requirements and certain time limits for enrollees.</li> <li>If the SNAP re-enrollment form was due in March, those benefits will automatically be continued through September 30, 2020; if due in April continued through October 31, 2020; and due in May continued through November 30, 2020.</li> </ul> <p><span style="color: #000000;"><strong>Schools are providing meals to students who attend their schools.</strong></span></p> <p>Check the websites for individual school districts to see which school will provide meals or call 2-1-1.</p> <ul> <li>Hartford Public Schools: <a href="http://hartfordschools.org/understanding-coronavirus">hartfordschools.org/understanding-coronavirus</a></li> <li>New Haven Public Schools: <a href="http://nhps.net/food">nhps.net/food</a></li> <li>Bridgeport Public Schools: <a href="http://bridgeportedu.net">bridgeportedu.net</a></li> <li>New Britain Public Schools: <a href="http://csdnbstudents.org/csdnbnewsarchives/coronavirus-meals">csdnbstudents.org/csdnbnewsarchives/coronavirus-meals</a></li> <li>Waterbury Public Schools: <a href="https://www.waterbury.k12.ct.us/userfiles/2781/my%20files/plan%20for%20continued%20meal%20service%20during%20school%20closure.pdf?id=561447">waterbury.k12.ct.us</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Additional Resources for Food</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tasq4QTScPc&feature=youtu.be">Video: Access to Food During COVID</a></li> <li>2-1-1- Infoline</li> <li><a href="https://uwc.211ct.org/categorysearch/food/">United Way of Connecticut</a></li> <li>Food Share: <a href="https://mcusercontent.com/39b7e14d2208c353c1942a363/files/8c023277-0c58-46cc-acdd-90c23bc842fe/food_in_hartford_during_pandemic.pdf">Food Security in Hartford, Locations and Resources</a></li> <li>New Haven Resources: city of New Haven <a href="https://covid-19-1-newhavenct.hub.arcgis.com/pages/food">website</a> on food resources during COVID</li> <li>CT CORE mutual aid and community support network. <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSee9baIhH7IglyvLdkBtlrMSK9AiJbJQvIksUArLV0ZksvO7g/viewform?fbclid=IwAR0EEJKKTrNalRzOwShkKtivTGGtO-iR0ND5M4-5d-JbGQWqvpbBQghVOhU">Fill out the form and say what your immediate needs are, such as food, housing, legal assistance, childcare, etc</a>. They will reach out to you and connect you with the supports you need.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Housing Protections </b></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.chfa.org/trhap/">Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program (TRHAP)</a> (Click to see if you qualify)<br />Acting through the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__portal.ct.gov_DOH_DOH_Programs_TRHAP&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=_PZKjVv76tLVX_L3cvO6gN8_31MBpKGJSgqQyY8gTn8&m=cP9bsvHYWk-YTA6T5eNp3GW2AYy_Au9nM7RbJbcZgYk&s=KvAn6o0sAn7c7XN3zl8HbVnEeKL937XzH5zXk-KuKeg&e=">Department of Housing</a> and the <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.chfa.org&d=DwMFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=_PZKjVv76tLVX_L3cvO6gN8_31MBpKGJSgqQyY8gTn8&m=cP9bsvHYWk-YTA6T5eNp3GW2AYy_Au9nM7RbJbcZgYk&s=oHJXfSAxnVF1dxzlcaKSPvbtjg86Rsfg8R7icL2kTEQ&e=">Connecticut Housing Finance Authority</a>, Connecticut created the Temporary Rental Housing Assistance Program to respond to issues associated with COVID-19. Effective Monday, October 26.</li> <li>Extension on eviction moratorium until February 9, 2021</li> <li><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DOH/DOH/Programs/Emergency-Shelters">How to Access Shelters in Connecticut (211 Info Line)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.cceh.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/CT-Definition-of-Diversion-Final-DOH.pdf">Shelter “Diversion” and Possible Funding (211 Info Line)</a></li> <li><a href="https://youtu.be/SCxARW5qK3I">Moratorium on rental payments and evictions</a> Legal Rights information (CCA video)</li> <li>Most evictions and foreclosure proceedings in CT have been placed on hold through July 1, 2020 per the Governor’s order. This means that landlords cannot start eviction proceedings until December 31, 2020. However, a landlord can evict someone who commits a crime in the apartment or is a serious nuisance to neighbors.</li> <li>If you can, continue to pay your rent. If not, there are a few steps to take to let your landlord know that you are struggling to pay rent. <a href="https://ctlawhelp.org/en/evictions-during-coronavirus-crisis">CT Law Help</a> has more information, or call Statewide Legal Services at 800-453-3320.</li> </ul> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #333399; font-size: 14pt;"><b>Health and Safety Reminders</b></span></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/OCA-infant-safety-covid-eng.pdf">Keeping your new baby safe during Covid-19</a>, Office of the Child Advocate, May 20, 2020</li> <li>Maximize health: eat regularly, sleep enough, exercise, go outdoors for sunlight and vitamin D.</li> <li>Wash hands, and children’s hands, with soap, for 20 seconds, when coming in, before eating and also every few hours.</li> <li>Get backup medications from the pharmacy if possible for any medical issues.</li> <li>If ill, call medical office for advice; do not just show up in the emergency room without calling a doctor, unless it is literally life or death. <p> </p> </li> </ul> <div> </div> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><b>Contact<br /></b></span>Jay Sicklick, MLP Director and MLP at St. Francis Hospital/Burgdorf: <a href="mailto:jsicklick@cca-ct.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">jsicklick@cca-ct.org</a><br />Ada Fenick, MD, MLP Medicial Director: <a href="mailto:Ada.fenick@yale.edu" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">ada.fenick@yale.edu</a><br />Bonnie Roswig, MLP at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center: <a href="mailto:Broswig@cca-ct.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">broswig@cca-ct.org</a><span class="markz8bg59ic0" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true"><br />Alice</span> <span class="markq6f8d51lv" data-ogsb="" data-ogsc="" data-ogab="" data-ogac="" data-markjs="true">Rosenthal, MLP at Yale New Haven Health:</span> <a href="mailto:arosenthal@cca-ct.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-auth="NotApplicable">arosenthal@cca-ct.org</a><br />Kathryn Meyer, MLP at Yale Child Study Center: <a href="mailto:kmeyer@cca-ct.org">kmeyer@cca-ct.org</a></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <h4 data-tadv-p="keep"><span style="color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a id="JJ" style="color: #008000;"></a><span style="color: #339966;">Juvenile Justice</span></strong></span></h4> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Connecticut</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Quiros-Follow-up-Letter-7.14.20.pdf">Letter to Acting DOC Commissioner Qiuros</a> regarding incarcerated youth restricted to cells due to Covid outbreak at Manson Youth Institution , July 14, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/DOC-letter-Quiros-Cardona-7.8.20.pdf">Letter to Commissioners Quiros & Cardona</a>, expressing concerns with conditions being experienced by youth and young adults at Manson Youth Institution during COVID, Center for Children’s Advocacy, July 8, 2020.</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Comm-Cook-Letter-3.30.20.pdf">Letter to Commissioner Rollin Cook, Dept of Correction, in Support of Incarcerated Youth and Young Adults</a>, March 30, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://mailchi.mp/af57af1375cc/statement-connecticut-juvenile-justice-alliance-responds-shelton-high-schools-increases-to-security-office-in-wake-of-student-fight-3933053">Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance Responds to Governor Lamont’s Lack of Action on Releasing Incarcerated and Detained Youth</a>, Press Release, March 25, 2020</p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>National</strong></span></p> <p>National Juvenile Justice Network<br /><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/NJJN-Covid-3-2020.pdf">Resources and Responses to the COVID-19 Pandemic</a>, March 23, 2020</p> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><b>Contact<br /></b><span style="color: #000000;">Martha Stone, JD, Executive Director: <a href="mailto:mstone@cca-ct.org">mstone@cca-ct.org</a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a id="Homeless"></a><span style="color: #339966;">Homeless Students</span></span></strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/BTFP_COVID19_FosterCare_Homeless_Students_FINAL.pdf">COVID-19 Response for Students who are Homeless</a> or with Experience in Foster Care<br />Barbara Duffield, Marissa Meyers, Jennifer Pokempner, Jillian Sitjar, March 17, 2020</p> <p>See Food Security listed above under Medical-Legal for school distribution locations, 2-1-1, and United Way</p> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><b>Contact<br /></b><span style="color: #000000;">Adam Yagaloff, JD, Staff Attorney, Right Direction: Homeless Youth Advocacy Project: <a href="mailto:ayagaloff@cca-ct.org">ayagaloff@cca-ct.org</a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #008000; font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a id="FC"></a><span style="color: #339966;">Child Welfare</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Connecticut</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/COVID19.htm">COVID-19 Information from the Connecticut Judicial Branch</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/COVID-19/HOME">COVID-19 Information from the Department of Children and Families</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DCFReferral.pdf">Online Report of Non-Emergent Child Abuse or Neglect</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/FAQ-for-DCF-Electronic-Reporting-UPDATE.pdf">FAQ for DCF Electronic Reporting</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/When-to-Make-DCF-Referral.pdf">When to Make a DCF Referral</a></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/IPV-Resources.pdf">Domestic Violence (Intimate Partner Violence) Resources</a>, Alison Karimi, MSW, Intimate Partner Violence Consultant, Department of Children and Families</p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/COVID-Emails/2020-2021-Foster-Family-School-Decisions.pdf">Foster Family School Decisions, 2020-2021</a> Memo from Department of Children and Families, Debra Borzellino, Statewide Director of Foster Care, August 28, 2020.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/COVID-Emails/CVD-Neno-8-30-20.pdf">Regarding Visitation Triage Process for Resumption of In-Person Parent-Child Visits</a>, DCF Commissioner Vanessa Durantes, August 30, 2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/CVD-weekly-memo-7-19-20.docx">Memo from DCF Commissioner</a> announcing that children aged 0-5 have been added to the list of children permitted to be included in the in-person visitation “triage process.” July 19, 2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/DCF/Agency/COVID-Emails/Visitation---Minimizing-Risk-Final.pdf">In Person Visitation, How to Minimize the Risk</a>, Department of Children and Families, June 24, 2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/6-23-20-HHS-Childrens-Bureau-Letter-Termination-of-Parental-Rights-and-Adoption-Assistance.pdf">Associate Commissioner of U.S. Children’s Bureau to Child Welfare Leaders</a> Nationwide, urging restraint in filing TPR petitions during pandemic, June 23,2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Parent-Child-Visitation-Triage-Protocol-6-8-20-DCF-Dorantes.pdf">DCF Guidance: Parent/Child Visitation Triage Protocol, Commissioner Dorantes, June 7, 2020</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/DCF-Guidance-for-Families-May-13-20External.docx">DCF Guidance for Supporting Children and Families during COVID-19</a>, May 12, 2020</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Child Care, Domestic Violence, Education, Family Activities, Food, Housing/Eviction, Mental Health and Substance Abuse, FAQ</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DCF-800-Notice-of-Proposed-Denial-Suspension-Reduction-or-Discontinuance-of-DCF-Benefits-to-all-DCF-involved-youth.pdf">DCF-800, Notice</a> Benefits Terminations Suspended, April 21, 2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Warmline.pdf">DCF – United Way – Community Providers Collaboration: Warm Line</a>, April 20, 2020</span><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt;">833-258-5011 Resource for families feeling stressed and overwhelmed</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DCF-Statewide-Phone-List.pdf">DCF Statewide Phone List</a>, including staff cell numbers and names of supervisors, April 15, 2020</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Communications and Technology: List of <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Cell-service-COVID-relief-info.pdf">cellphone carriers, contact information, relief programs & discounts</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Connecticut Juvenile Court <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/COVID19.htm">Operations for Child Protection Matters</a> </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>National</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__nam10.safelinks.protection.outlook.com_-3Furl-3Dhttps-253A-252F-252Furldefense.proofpoint.com-252Fv2-252Furl-253Fu-253Dhttps-2D3A-5F-5Fwww.americanbar.org-5Fgroups-5Fcrsj-5Fevents-2D5Fcle-5Fprogram-2D2Darchive-5Fcovid-2D2Dchild-2D2Dwelfare-5F-2526d-253DDwMFJg-2526c-253DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-2Dv5A-5FCdpgnVfiiMM-2526r-253DetYw7uT-5FJg8DTFqFUhOtD2ClzOXTV-2DsA3az-5FNQLkv40-2526m-253DLyCf-5FM7orqV4mYspSellDiVDYhPHJ9LfFZi5W9rzd2s-2526s-253DnfMelk5qazDE-5FC1wCMzxYrFYD203smtDv-5FfG2VgjR9w-2526e-253D-26data-3D02-257C01-257CCHILD-5FPROTECTION-2DL-2540LISTSERV.UCONN.EDU-257C8ce89eeb1fad45fc10e608d7dfa80d9e-257C17f1a87e2a254eaab9df9d439034b080-257C0-257C0-257C637223785193645548-26sdata-3DCc4HfUonQu-252F2AHBf3upZDSBC28ifWEKNqJVFbJsS5es-253D-26reserved-3D0&d=DwMFog&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=07iX3O60P85SLMgWyBgrxSiwlC4-GPZ0O0P5RLB1qLQ&m=GAR7PjK-yY88RUFtZUv7VdN8SLpNLjOmBYgn0KVvxgY&s=D6deICyjcwfDVA3GUbfrYt5J0KXLDdctdT9u5WZxHTs&e=">COVID-19 and Child Welfare Cases</a>, Webinar, ABA Center on Children and the Law, Section of Civil Rights and Social Justice, and Commission on Youth at Risk. 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In person learning is an option given students and staffs wear masks and social distancing protocols are in place, among other guidance.<br /><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Digest/2019-20/Summer-School-2020-Final.pdf?la=en">Rules for Operating Summer Schoo</a>l, SDE, June 4, 2020<br /><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/SDE/Digest/2019-20/Summer-School-Rules-Summary.pdf?la=en">Guidance on Reopening Schools Safely for Summer School</a>, SDE, June 4, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/5-20-20-ESY-Services-during-Covid-19.pdf">Guidance for Extended School Year</a>, SDE, May 20, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/5-20-20-Topic-Brief-Early-Childhood-Child-Find-during-COVID-19.pdf">Child Find during Covid-19</a>, Topic Brief, Early Childhood, SDE, May 20, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/PartCtoPartB_COVID19EmergencyFlowChart.pdf">Covid Emergency Flow Chart</a>, SDE, May 20, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/KM-joint-letter.pdf">CT Educational Advocacy Group Recommendations to the State Department of Education in Response to Covid-19 Educational Crisis, </a>AFCAMP, Center for Children’s Advocacy, Commission on Women, Children Seniors, Equity & Opportunity, Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance, Connecticut Legal Services, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, New Haven Legal Assistance Association, Office of the Child Advocate, SEEK CT (Special Education Equity for Kids), Village for Children and Families, May 14, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/PPT-SDE-4-24-20.pdf">Continued Education Opportunities and Special Ed (PPT Guidance)</a>, SDE Update, April 24, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/tablet-distribution-sched-4-17-20.pdf">Announcement of Districts Receiving Laptops in First Round of Device Distribution</a>,Update from Governor’s COVID-19 Learn From Home Task Force, April 17, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SDE-4-9-20-Attendance-Guidance.pdf">Attendance Guidance and Assuring Student Engagement</a>, Comissioner Cardona, State of Connecticut, State Board of Education, April 9, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SDE-4-7-20-Learn-from-Home-Taskforce.pdf">State Department of Education Learn from Home Taskforce</a>, Nate Quesnel and Paul Freeman, Co-Chairs,<br />Governor’s Learn from Home Task Force, April 7, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SpED-SDE-Due-Process-Activities-under-IDEA-COVID-19.pdf">Due Process Activities under IDEA during COVID-19, </a>Bryan Klimkiewicz, Special Education Division Director, Connecticut State Department of Education, April 6, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/CCA-SDE-ltr-4-1-20.pdf">Letter from the Center for Children’s Advocacy to State Department of Education Commissioner Miguel Cardona</a> regarding recent guidance issued by the State Department of Education and the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis and its effect on students with special needs, April 1, 2020</p> <p>State Department of Education: <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/SDE-3-31-20-SpEd.pdf">Continued Educational Opportunities and Approved Private Special Education Programs</a>, Brian Klimkiewiz, Special Education Bureau Director, March 31, 2020</p> <p>CT State Department of Education, Special Education Division: <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/March-24-2020-LEA-Memorandum-BSE-COVID-191.pdf">Memorandum regarding Continued Education Opportunities and Special Ed, </a>March 24, 2020</p> <p>CT State Department of Education, Special Education Division: <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/March-24-2020-LEA-Memorandum-BSE-COVID-191.pdf">Memorandum regarding Continued Education </a></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Governor Lamont Executive Orders</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Exec-Order-7M-CT.pdf">State of Connecticut Executive Order 7M</a>, Governor Ned Lamont, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Extension of Agency Administrative Deadlines, March 25, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Executive-Order-No-7L.pdf">State of Connecticut Executive Order 7L</a>, Governor Ned Lamont, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Extension of School Cancellation, Public Health Measures, March 24, 2020</p> <p><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DOE-supplemental-fact-sheet-March-21-2020.pdf">State of Connecticut Executive Order 7E</a>, Governor Ned Lamont, Protection of Public Health and Safety During COVID-19 Pandemic and Response – Further Suspension or Modification of Statutes, March 21, 2020</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><strong>Connecticut Educational Advocacy Coalition<br /></strong><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Educational-Advocacy-Coalition.-Position-Letter.-July-10-2020.pdf">Educational Advocacy Coalition Position Letter, July 10, 2020</a></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><strong>New Haven Public Schools<br /></strong><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/NHPS-Fall-2020-Back-to-School-Updated.pdf">NHPS Back-to-School</a> resources update, Oct 2020</p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><strong>Hartford Public Schools</strong></p> <p>Hartford Public Schools, Distance Learning Plan, March 23, 2020<strong><br /></strong><a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/MH-HPS-COVID-3-23-20.pdf">Information, Chromebook Distribution, Internet Access</a></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>National</strong></span></p> <p><a href="https://www2.ed.gov/policy/speced/guid/idea/memosdcltrs/qa-provision-of-services-idea-part-b-09-28-2020.pdf">Q & A Document from Office of Special Education Programs, in Response to Inquiries Concerning Implementation of IDEA Part B in Current COVID-19 Environment</a>, September 28, 2020</p> <p>US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DOE-supplemental-fact-sheet-March-21-2020.pdf">Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Schools While Protecting the Civil Rights of Students,</a> March 16, 2020</p> <p>US Department of Education Supplemental Fact Sheet, <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DOE-supplemental-fact-sheet-March-21-2020.pdf">Addressing the Risk of COVID-19 in Preschool, Elementary and Secondary Schools While Serving Children with Disabilities</a>, March 21, 2020</p> <p>US Department of Education, <a href="https://cca2020dev.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/DOE-QA-Guidance-on-COVID-19-March-2020.pdf">Q&A on Services for Children with Disabilities</a>, March 2020</p> <p> </p> <p><span style="color: #333399;"><span style="color: #000000;"><b>Contact</b><br />Marisa Halm, JD, Director, TeamChild Youth Justice Project: <a href="mailto:mhalm@cca-ct.org">mhalm@cca-ct.org</a><br />Kathryn Meyer, JD, Director, SpeakUp Initiatives: <a href="mailto:kmeyer@cca-ct.org">kmeyer@cca-ct.org</a></span></span></p> <p> </p> <hr /> <p><span style="color: #008000;"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><a id="immigration"></a>Immigration</span></strong></span></p> <p><a 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