Family SUpport
Community Advocacy Program (CAP)
Fairfield County
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: If you, or someone you know, is at risk of having to leave their home and having nowhere to stay, please dial 2-1-1 and press Option 3 to speak with a 2-1-1 Housing Crisis Specialist. The line is open daily 24 hours a day.
Catholic Charities Community Advocacy Program is one of the newest services we offer. This program was created to provide residents of Fairfield County with a hand-up when facing difficult situations and to connect them with resources in their local area.
People can call our Community Resource Advocate and participate in a brief telephone interview to determine how we can best help.
Services
- Short term Case Management Services
- Assistance with applying for benefits
- Food Resources
- Assistance with research and referrals to potential financial assistance programs
- Utility Resources and Assistance
- Furniture and Clothing Referrals
- Advocacy, Information, and Referrals to other Catholic Charities Programs
- For information on SNAP benefits
Ways to use your SNAP benefits that have nothing to do with food! Interested? Click here to learn more: Free admission to the Mystic Aquarium for you and three guests.
Who to Contact
To speak with a Community Resource Advocate call:
(203) 750-9711 ext. 30
[email protected]
Free education and job training through SNAP: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – SNAP–Using Your SNAP Benefits
If you are experiencing a housing emergency, please contact 211 for guidance. If you have been referred to CAP by a Case Manager, please have the Case Manager contact CAP directly.
Location
Serving all of Fairfield County
Program Hours
Monday-Friday
9:00am – 4:30pm
There are 3 parts to creating your account and booking your appointment:
1. Create your CCFC account.
If you already have a CCFC account, it will ask you to verify your account with your name, date of birth and the last four digits of your cell phone.
2. Answer a few questions to let us know areas where we can support you.
Your needs change over time, so this will appear each time.
3. Book your appointment.
Meet Our Team
Thank you to The Elizabeth Raymond Ambler Trust
Want to support Community Advocacy Program?
Support our clients in need! Consider donating gift cards for groceries and essentials. Your contribution makes a direct impact. Thank you for making a difference in our community!