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CT Clean Slate / Expungement Assistance
State of Connecticut
Connecticut's Clean Slate law provides automatic erasure of most low-level convictions after 7 years (misdemeanors) or 10 years (felonies). For cases not eligible for automatic erasure, you can apply for an Absolute Pardon through the Board of Pardons and Paroles.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Phone hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Before you go: Bring court papers, notices, letters, leases, IDs, and deadlines related to the legal issue.
(203) 805-6643Learn more → - Cash Assistance Food
CT Department of Social Services - Bridgeport Office
Connecticut Department of Social Services
State office administering SNAP (food stamps), Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF), Medicaid/HUSKY Health, and other public benefits for low-income individuals and families.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
(855) 626-6632Learn more → - Utilities
CT Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) - Bridgeport
Alliance for Community Empowerment
Help paying winter heating bills. Benefits paid directly to utility company or fuel vendor. Recipients may also qualify for payment matching plans, shut-off protection, and heating equipment repair/replacement.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm (seasonal program)
Before you go: Bring the bill, shutoff notice if any, proof of income, and account holder information.
(203) 366-8241 ext. 3991Learn more → - Cash Assistance
Temporary Family Assistance (TFA/TANF) - Bridgeport
Connecticut Department of Social Services
Cash assistance for families with dependent children under 18 to help pay for basic needs while in school, job training, or experiencing hardship. Includes emergency housing assistance for up to 60 days if housing is lost.
Closed nowAcceptingVerified 5/5/2026 (via web check)Mon/Tue/Fri 8:30am-4:30pm; Wed/Thu 8:30am-12pm
Before you go: Bring ID, proof of income, benefit notices, and bills related to the help you need.
(855) 626-6632Learn more →