Student Resources
Hello students! We have found some resources that could help you find child care, legal services, food services, among others to help you and your families. Please click on the organization’s name to go to their websites. If you need any help finding a program or service that is not on here, please contact us!
FoodFinder - Fighting Hunger
This app, which can be found in Google Play or the Apple App Store, can help you find free food assistance programs that are located near you.
All you need to do is download this app on your phone or use the link in the name of the organization, enable your location, select any red pin near you to get the information you need on that provider.
More Resources
Alliance for Community Empowerment – Early learning, youth services, and social services to assist the underserved of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Norwalk, Stratford, Trumbull, and Westport, CT
All Our Kin – Child care provider training, education, and resources
Americares – Health and disaster relief services
Burroughs Center – Community programs including English language classes for adults and a sewing/entrepreneurial skill program for local resettled refugee women
Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, Immigration Services – Counseling and legal assistance in matters of immigration
The Center for Family Justice – Support and services for victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Community education on healthy relationships and raising awareness and prevention of domestic and sexual violence.
Connecticut Birth to Three – Early intervention services and resources to meet developmental and health-related needs of infants and toddlers
Connecticut Food Bank – Nutritious food to people in need through community food pantries, soup kitchens, emergency shelters, Mobile Pantry, and GROW! (Grocery on Wheels) mobile food pantry/healthy eating/financial literacy education program
LifeBridge Community Services – Programs and services include counseling/behavioral health, sign language interpreting and classes, a community closet, elderly nutrition, and youth programs.
Make the Road CT – Immigrant justice advocacy and education
McGivney Community Center – After-school K-8 program, summer day camp, and teen programs
Mercy Learning Center – English language and literacy classes, tutoring, and high school diploma programs for low-income women.
United Way of Coastal Fairfield County, Bridgeport Prospers and Bridgeport Basics – Community collaborative of partners working to improve outcomes for children, youth, and families