Social Services
| Contacts: | Jennifer Strong - Social Services Coordinator |
| Location: | 3 Buckley Highway Stafford Springs, CT 06076 |
| Phone: | (860) 684-7752 |
| Fax: | (860) 684-0784 |
| Emails: | strongj@staffordct.org |
| Hours: | Monday - Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm Thursday: 8:00am - 6:30pm |
Social Services Information & Resources
ENERGY ASSISTANCE 2023/2024 SEASON
The Stafford Energy Assistance program helps residents afford to heat their homes.Minimum income and documentation requirements apply.
Documentation:
If you have never applied before please complete the following form:
If you heat with electric and are currently enrolled in the Matching Payment Plan, please call after January 2024 to apply.
HOLIDAY GIFT ASSISTANCE
Extended Deadline to apply is December 6th.
Toy distribution will take place on Friday, December 15th.
Stafford Social Services is the application and distribution site for the Stafford Social Services, Stafford Family Resource Center, & Stafford Childhood Collaborative Holiday Gift Assistance Program. Working with a wide range of local businesses, civic groups, churches, and private individuals, the program offers help with holiday gifts to income eligible Stafford families.
Program information:
Holiday Gift Assistance Program Information
Application:
Holiday Gift Assistance Program application - extended deadline
HOLIDAY MEAL ASSISTANCE
Stafford Social Services offers income eligible households assistance with affording a holiday meal. This program is supported through generous donations by the Stafford Thrift Store and private individuals.
Application:
Holiday Dinner Assistance Application
Please drop off applications to Grace Parrow or email her parrowg@staffordct.org
Stafford Family Resource Center & Early Head Start Learn & Play Group
Learn & Play Groups provide young children with opportunities to develop important language and socialization skills as well as fine and gross motor skills. Parents and caregivers interact with their child during Learn & Play Groups to support these emerging skills while also connecting with other parents, grandparents and caregivers.
For: Children birth to age 5 and their parent or caregivers
Where: Stafford Community Center ~ 3 Buckley Highway, Stafford Springs
When: Tuesdays from 9:30-11:00 am, Starting Tuesday, September 27 through May 30
(No groups on December 27, February 21, April 11, February 22 or April 12)
Each session consists of free-play with developmentally appropriate toys, an art activity, music and movement, a snack and free children’s books to take home. Pre-registration is not required and there is no fee to participate. When Stafford schools are delayed or closed Learn & Play group is cancelled. If you have any questions please call West Stafford School at 860-684-3181 to speak with either the Family Resource Center or Early Head Start.
Download Learn & Play Group Flyer
Food insecurity
Safe Net Food Pantry
86 Main Street
860-851-9987
Call to sign up
Flo's Friendship Kitchen
8 Church Street
860-684-4628
Call to reserve a spot
Food Share Truck
Comes on the 2nd and 4th Thursday each month to the Stafford Community Center at 3 Buckley Highway between 9-9:30 am.
Fuel:
-Access Energy Assistance
-Town of Stafford Emergency Fuel Fund
-Operation Fuel
-Salvation Army
-Safe Net
Eversource
-Winter Protection
-Low Income Discount Rate
-New Start Budget Plan
CT Water:
-Assist in enrolling eligible households in WRAP program
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food stamps)
Husky Health through ACCESS Health
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Stafford Thrift Store 2 River Road #101 860-684-6121 *A huge supporter of social services and the town. Provides vouchers for families to use in -store*
Back to School Program is coordinated and ran by Safe Net
If you are experiencing homelessness, please call 211
If you are seeking mental health services, please contact Stafford Family Services 860-684-4239
Social Services is unable to assist in finding housing for you; however, please contact Stafford Housing Authority 860-684-4973 if you are over 60 and/or disabled.
**If you are experiencing domestic violence, please reach out to The Network 800-799-7233**
Free curbside transportation service is available to Stafford seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Medical Transportation
The medical transportation car is available for appointments Monday-Thursday 8 am-4:30pm and Friday 10am- 1pm.
Our driver travels to Somers, Enfield, Stafford, Willington, Tolland, Storrs, Vernon, Willimantic, Rockville, Manchester, and South Windsor.
Please contact 860-684-7752 for additional information and to schedule your ride.
BUS TRANSPORTATION
Trips are offered through Stafford Community Center.
Information on upcoming trips are located in the SAGE PAGE located under "Community Center"
Our Diaper Bank occurs on the first Tuesday of each month. Families must be registered (fill out application) and pick up are by appointments only.
Please call Jenn at 860-684-7752 with any questions.
**If you are interested in making a donation, please call or email Jenn**
