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| Last updated on July 10, 2008 |
The City of Danbury-Welfare Division seeks to provide the community and its residents with access to municipal and community social services in an expeditious, cost effective and comprehensive manner. The division’s efforts at this time are focused on improving access to housing and emergency shelter; improving access to medical care and coverage and improving social conditions for residents via collaboration and advocacy at the local, state and federal level by identifying needs and working to create systems of access that are inclusive of all residents in need.
Description:
Programs & Services
Medical Services
Medical caseworker provides assistance to Danbury residents in need of medical care.
Services include:
- Emergency prescription assistance
- Information & referral
- Application assistance
- Screening for state & federal medical assistance programs
- Advocacy
Telephone: (203) 797-4567
Rental Assistance Program
Housing caseworker assists Danbury residents in need of maintaining or acquiring housing.
Services include:
- Back rent assistance
- Housing search
- Application assistance
- Information & referral
- Advocacy
Telephone: (203) 797-4565
Emergency Shelter
Emergency Shelter services for homeless adults without children. Thirty (30) days maximum stay. Admission criteria must be met.
Services include:
- Kitchen
- Shower & bathroom
- Laundry
Hours of operation: 9 PM—9 AM
41 New Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Telephone: (203) 796-1661
Fax: (203) 796-1660
Day Center
Day Center provides case management for homeless adults in Danbury.
Services include:
- Information & referral
- Screening for entitlement eligibility
- Advocacy
Hours of operation 8:30 AM—3:30 PM
41 New Street
Danbury, CT 06810
Telephone: (203) 796-1661
Fax: (203) 796-1660
Additional services include:
- Monthly food drives providing local shelters and food banks with food supplies
- Dress for Success provides children with clothing for school
- Thanksgiving food drive provides area families in need with a full dinner for the holidays
- Christmas drive provides gifts and food for area families in need
History:
The City of Danbury has operated an emergency shelter for homeless adults since 1990. This responsibility was assumed when the number of homeless individuals began to increase due to lack of affordable rooms and one bedroom apartments. Prior to the City's Shelter operations, the Dorothy Day shelter was the only permanent structure attempting to meet the needs of this particular population.
Contact people:
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Caitlin Reese, Director , (203) 796-1504, (email)
Claudette Fogarty, Shelter Caseworker, (203) 796-1661, (email) |
Office fax number: (203) 797-4566
Address:
Web Site: http://www.ci.danbury.ct.us/content/41/188/227/default.aspx
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