CT: Family/Father Issues
CT community health centers fill gaps in affordable, primary care
As Connecticut struggles with a shortage of physicians, community health centers are filling the gap. More than 400,000 state residents, many …
Report: CT child education suffers in pandemic aftermath
A new report finds the well-being of Connecticut's kids is wavering in the pandemic's aftermath. The state ranks 8th in the Annie E. Casey Kids Count …
Health care decision planning important for CT residents
With Alzheimer's cases on the rise in Connecticut, experts say people should consider early health care planning. A new report shows around 77,000 …
New tool examines CT child care access, plans of action
A new tool is examining child care availability in Connecticut. United Way of Connecticut's tool shows the actual number of offered child care …
Report: More than 119,000 young adults in CT 'disconnected' or at risk
Connecticut has what one group sees as an overwhelming population of "disconnected" young people, from ages 18 to 26, who aren't in school and aren't …
Report: CT Children Need Health, Education Investments
Investments in education and health are needed to bolster Connecticut's children, a new annual report found. In the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids …
CT Unpaid Family Caregivers Working In Strained Conditions
The ongoing healthcare workforce shortage in Connecticut and across the U.S. is straining unpaid family caregivers. A 2023 AARP report finds they …
CT Cuidadores familiares no remunerados que trabajan en condiciones difíciles
La actual escasez de personal sanitario en Connecticut y en todo EE. UU. está poniendo a prueba a los cuidadores familiares no remunerados…
CT United Way Working on Family Child-Care Network Hub
United Way of Connecticut is launching a network hub for family child care providers. The new hub, created in partnership with the Connecticut Office …
Procrastinators' Alert: Time to Start End-of-Life Planning
August is National Make-a-Will Month, one of many opportunities for Connecticut residents to begin end-of-life planning. Only around 46% of …
More Can Be Done to Boost Youth Mental Health in CT, U.S.
Connecticut ranks among the top 10 states in offering access to mental health services for its youth population, according to the latest report from …
Advocates: Privatization of Paid-Leave Claim Services Raises Red Flag
HARTFORD, Conn. -- The Connecticut Campaign for Paid Family Leave has been raising concerns about outsourcing of the state paid leave program's …