Our Human Services Coverage
Stories about child protection, mental health and addiction, developmental disabilities, and other vulnerable populations.
Autopsy confirms ‘Mimi’ Torres-García’s cause of death was starvation
The autopsy confirmed the 11-year-old’s death was caused by child abuse and starvation. She weighed only 27 pounds, the report said,
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After a decade of delays, DSS call center wait times show signs of improvement
DSS launched a new phone system meant to reduce wait times. Results are good so far, but some want quality assurances codified into law.
Inside CT’s push to increase ‘kinship care’ placements for children
DCF wants to place more children in ‘kinship care’ — with a relative or other close family connection. But doing so has been complicated.
Lamont pitches millions for food pantries, Planned Parenthood
Lamont announces $168 million to offset federal cuts to nutrition assistance, reproductive health services and health insurance.
Should CT fund its own SNAP program? Lamont, budget chair disagree
The proposed state-funded SNAP program would be for those expected to lose federal benefits by March 31. Gov. Ned Lamont isn’t on board.
Lamont using $5.2M from reserve to offset Trump housing cuts
Lamont’s first withdrawal from the $500 million reserve was to offset the expected loss of federal tax credits under the Affordable Care Act.
Mimi Torres-García estate accuses DCF of negligence, seeks $100M
The estate of Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-García is seeking to sue DCF for alleged negligence and for allegedly failing to protect her sister.
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