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
- House Bill 6890: An Act Concerning Transit-Oriented Communities - March 15, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 4:15:30 mark)
- Senate Bill 10: An Act Promoting Access to Affordable Prescription Drugs, Health Care Coverage, Transparency in Health Care Costs, Home and Community-Based Support for Vulnerable Persons, and Rights Regarding Gender Identity and Expression (Section 11) - March 9, 2023
- Senate Bill 1053: An Act Establishing a Task Force to Study and Make Recommendations Concerning the Elderly Nutrition Program - March 7, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 4:27:00 mark)
- House Bill 6659: An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025 and Making Appropriations Therefor (Human Services Provisions) - March 1, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 7:07:45 mark)
- Senate Bill 991: An Act Concerning Medicaid Reimbursement for Community Health Workers - February 28, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 6:49:00 mark)
- Senate Bill 1052: An Act Concerning Area Agencies on Aging - February 28, 2023
- House Bill 6703: An Act Concerning the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program - February 28, 2023
- House Bill 6612: An Act Concerning Nonprofit Health and Human Services Providers - February 28, 2023
- Senate Bill 772: An Act Increasing the Applicable Percentage of the Earned Income Tax Credit - February 27, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 14:20 mark)
- Senate Bill 771: An Act Establishing a Refundable Child Tax Credit - February 27, 2023
- House Bill 6659: An Act Concerning the State Budget for the Biennium Ending June 30, 2025 and Making Appropriations Therefor (Baby Bonds) - February 16, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 14:10 mark)
- House Bill 5538: An Act Concerning the Providing of Paper Copies of Periodic Statements by Financial Institutions - February 10, 2023
- House Bill 5537: An Act Concerning Requests for Documentation from Banks Made Pursuant to Applications for Social Services - February 10, 2023
- House Bill 5781: An Act Concerning a Study of the Needs of Senior Citizens - February 2, 2023 (Watch our testimony, beginning at the 22:45 mark)
- House Bill 6554: An Act Appropriating Funds for Certain Homelessness Programs - February 2, 2023