Start hereFront door
Aging & Disability Services (AAA / ADRC entry point)
Start here for aging & disability supports and caregiver resources. Call 1-800-994-9422 to reach your local AAA/ADRC.
Connecticut
Connecticut resources for caregivers
These are Connecticut entry points for caregiver support & respite, long-term services and supports, paid family leave, safety reporting, and benefits portals. (Official sources when possible.)
Status: Draft — please verify links before publishing.
Last reviewed: Feb 8, 2026
Caregiver supportEducation
Caregiver support programs (ADS)
Information, training, and supports for family caregivers through your local AAA/ADRC.
RespiteBreaks
Statewide Respite Care Program
Short-term relief for caregivers. Check current availability and how to apply.
Medicaid LTSSHome care
CT Home Care Program for Elders (CHCPE)
Overview of CHCPE, services available, and how to apply (state-funded + Medicaid options).
Self-directedGetting paid
Self-directed / consumer-directed options
Ask about consumer-directed options for in-home supports (availability varies by program; no eligibility promises).
Work & leavePaid leave
Connecticut Paid Leave
Paid family and medical leave program information and claim guidance.
Benefits portalApply
DSS: How to apply / ConneCT
Apply for SNAP, Medicaid (HUSKY), and other DSS benefits online.
SafetyAPS
Adult Protective Services: report abuse/neglect
Official reporting pathway for suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation. In emergencies call 911.
Long-term careOmbudsman
CT Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program
Help with concerns in nursing homes, assisted living, and other long-term care settings.