Public Policy & Advocacy
What We Stand For
CAFCA and Connecticut’s Community Action Agencies (CAAs) are committed to advocating for public policies that advance social justice and economic opportunity for all.
We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to realize their potential and fully participate in society, the economy, and their community.
The Promise of Community Action:
“Community Action changes people’s lives, embodies the spirit of hope, improves communities, and makes America a better place to live. We care about the entire community, and we are dedicated to helping people help themselves and each other.”
CAFCA collaborates with local, state, and federal community partners to help address the causes and conditions of poverty.
Positions & Priorities
National Partners
Legislative Testimony
- Governor’s Proposed FY 2025 Midterm Budget Adjustments – Department of Labor – February 21, 2024
- Governor’s Proposed FY 2025 Midterm Budget Adjustments – Department of Social Services – February 21, 2024
- Governor’s Proposed FY 2025 Midterm Budget Adjustments, Office of Early Childhood – February 15, 2024
- HB 5048 – Governor’s Proposed FY 2025 Midterm Budget Adjustments for Human Service Agencies – February 21, 2024
- Senate Bill 374: An Act Concerning Equalizing Rates Of Pay For Nonprofit Provider Workers – March 26, 2024
- SB 432 An Act Concerning State Contracts with Nonprofit Human Services Providers – March 18, 2024
- House Bill 5426: An Act Concerning Fuel Vendor Reimbursement Under The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program – March 14, 2024
- Senate Bill 364: An Act Concerning Supplemental Nutrition Assistance – March 14, 2024
- In support of Senate Bill 36: An Act Establishing A Refundable Child Tax Credit & H.B. 5113: An Act Increasing the Highest Marginal Rate of the Personal Income Tax and Establishing a Capital Gains Surcharge to Provide Funding for Certain Child-Related, Municipal and Higher Education Initiatives – March 6, 2024
- Senate Bill 36: An Act Establishing A Refundable Child Tax Credit – March 6, 2024
- House Bill 5369: An Act Concerning a Benefits Cliff Pilot Program – March 5, 2024
- House Bill 5040: An Act Establishing a Child Tax Credit Against the Personal Income Tax, House Bill 5044: An Act Establishing a Child Tax Credit Against the Personal Income Tax, and House Bill 5034: An Act Establishing a Child Tax Credit Against the Personal Income Tax – February 13, 2024