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The Community Education Coordinators Initiative
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About the initiative
The Community Education Coordinators Initiative (CECI) was launched in 2024 with the purpose of increasing outreach and education to communities and workers across the state of Connecticut.
Community Education Coordinators are non-profits, community organizations, and service providers that provide culturally sensitive and language specific support to workers who face barriers to accessing CT Paid Leave benefits.
Community Education Coordinator activities include:
- sharing information about CT Paid Leave through workshops and events
- providing one-on-one application assistance to workers applying for benefits
- developing and distributing effective outreach materials in relevant languages
- providing feedback to and collaborating with the CT Paid Leave Authority on community engagement and outreach
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Meet the Community Education Coordinators
All of our Community Education Coordinators can provide application assistance, either in-person or over the phone. Please reach out to them with the contact information provided to schedule an appointment.
- For assistance in Spanish, email Yorelys Cardenas
- For assistance in English, email Yajaira Garay
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Want to get involved?
If your organization is interested in participating in the Community Education Coordinators Initiative, please contact Virginia Rzesutock at virginia.rzesutock@ct.gov.
CT Paid Leave application assistance is available in person on Fridays from 9am-3pm and over the phone Monday - Thursday from 9am-12pm.
The Center for Latino Progress (CFLP) is committed to empowering the Latino community and fostering stronger neighborhoods. They focus on education, training, supportive services, leadership development, and advocacy to achieve these goals.
95-97 Park Street, Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 247-3227
latinopgress@ctprf.org
For application assistance, call Katie D'Agostino at (860) 584-4726 or email k.dagostino@centralctchambers.org to schedule an appointment.
The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce serve the businesses of Bristol, Burlington, Farmington, Plainville, Plymouth, Thomaston, Wolcott and beyond.
440 N. Main Street, Bristol, CT 06010
(860) 584-4726
For application assistance, visit during open office hours Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. To schedule an appointment, call Myriam Zerrouki at (203) 859-6632.
CAANH provides case management services and other direct services, including SNAP, Diaper Bank, Energy Assistance, food pantry, job readiness, financial literacy and more in the Greater New Haven area.
419 Whalley Ave, New Haven, CT, 06511
(203) 387-7700 (prompt 4)
CT Paid Leave application assistance is available on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9am-2pm.
Community Renewal Team (CRT) is the designated community action agency for Hartford and Middlesex counties. Their goal is to help individuals move toward healthy and economically stable futures through access to education, affordable housing, mental health services, and more.
555 Windsor Street, Hartford, CT 06102
(860) 560-5600
Please reach out to your closest Member Center for application assistance options. Member centers are located in Stamford, Waterbury, Danbury, Milford, Torrington, Bridgeport, Willimantic, New London, Meriden, New Haven, Guilford, Middletown and New Britain.
The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence is a statewide coalition of sexual assault crisis programs. The Alliance is comprised of nine member centers that provide free and confidential support services to child, adolescent and adult victims of sexual violence.
95 Pitkin Street, East Hartford, CT 06108
English: 1-888-999-5545
Spanish: 1-888-568-8332
For application assistance, call (203) 409-5855 or (203) 409-5780 to schedule an appointment Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 4:30pm.
GBAPP is a social services organization that provides behavioral health services, trauma informed support, counseling, housing, and other services to the Greater Bridgeport area.
1470 Barnum Ave, Bridgeport, CT, 06610
(203) 409-5855
Please email to schedule an appointment for CT Paid Leave application assistance.
Make the Road Connecticut supports immigrants to help lift themselves out of poverty and be active participants in their communities through support services, civic engagement, and education.
885 Wethersfield Ave, Hartford, CT 06114
850 State St, Bridgeport, CT 06604
(860) 302-6022
CT Paid Leave application assistance is available. Please schedule an appointment.
The New American Dream Foundation seeks to celebrate, support and inspire immigrants of all generations and provide opportunities that enhance health, education and civic engagement.
132 Main Street, Danbury, CT 06810
(475) 296-3559
For application assistance, contact the CHOICES department of the Southwestern CT Agency on Aging at 1-800-994-9422 or email info@swcaa.org.
The Southwestern CT Agency on Aging (SWCAA) is dedicated to supporting older individuals and their family members by providing resources, information, and services, including in-home care, legal advice, healthcare, transportation, social support and more.
1000 Lafayette Blvd, 9th Floor, Bridgeport, CT 066604
(203) 333-9288
For application assistance, call (860) 423-6389 to schedule an appointment. Assistance is available Monday - Friday.
The Windham Region Chamber of Commerce provides support for businesses of all sizes throughout this diverse section of Connecticut.
47 Crescent Street, Willimantic, CT, 06226
(860) 423-6389
Need help with your application?
Our Community Education Coordinators can help with application assistance. View organization contact information, location, and methods of requesting assistance.