Connecticut Resources
Free and trusted resources for immigrant families across Connecticut — from government agencies, nonprofits, and community organizations.
Weekly Budget Calculator
Enter your weekly income and expenses to see how your money breaks down.
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FDIC BankFind Suite
Find FDIC-insured banks and credit unions near you that accept ITINs.
CT Department of Banking
Verify licensed lenders and file complaints against predatory lenders.
Connecticut's Credit Unions
Local credit unions offering accessible accounts for immigrants.
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
Free financial tools, guides, and complaint filing in multiple languages.
IRS Free File
File federal taxes for free if you earn under $73,000. Spanish support included.
VITA — Volunteer Tax Assistance
Free in-person tax prep for people who generally earn $67,000 or less.
CT ITIN Program
Connecticut guidance on obtaining an ITIN without a Social Security Number.
United Way 211 CT — Tax Help
Call 2-1-1 to find local free tax prep sites across Connecticut.
CT Institute for Refugees & Immigrants
Affordable immigration legal services with offices in Bridgeport, Stamford, Waterbury, and Hartford.
ILRC — Know Your Rights
Guides on immigrant rights, DACA, visas, and more from the Immigrant Legal Resource Center.
Connecticut Legal Services
Free civil legal help for low-income residents including immigrants.
Statewide Legal Services of CT
Free legal advice hotline covering housing, benefits, and family law.
CT Housing Finance Authority (CHFA)
Down payment assistance, first-time homebuyer programs, and affordable mortgages.
HUD-Approved Housing Counselors
Free or low-cost counseling for renting, buying, and avoiding foreclosure in CT.
CT 211 — Housing Help
Find emergency shelter, rental assistance, and housing support near you.
CT Food Bank
Locate food pantries and emergency food assistance across Connecticut.
DSS — SNAP Benefits
Apply for food assistance (SNAP/EBT) through the CT Department of Social Services.
United Way 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 for referrals to food, utilities, childcare, and other basic needs.
CT State Community College — Adult Ed
Free or low-cost English classes, GED prep, and workforce training.
American Job Centers in CT
Free job search help, resume writing, skills training, and career counseling.
Literacy Volunteers of America — CT
Free one-on-one tutoring in English reading, writing, and conversation.