Social Services Announces FINAL Back to School Coats for Kids REMOTE Sign-Ups
The East Hartford Social Services reminds residents to sign up for the Coats for Kids and Back to School Shoes program. To apply, please see the link below. Please note, this program is for East Hartford residents only.
2020 Back to School Coats For Kids Application
Applications should be completed in entirety, signed and returned to the Social Services Division with all necessary paperwork by October 5, 2020. Applications may also be obtained by contacting the department at 860-291-7248 or emailing socialservices@easthartfordct.gov and requesting to have one mailed.
Applications and information may be returned via email/fax/scan/USPS or green drop box the Town Hall parking lot. Once the completed application is returned to the department, a staff member will contact applicants to confirm accuracy.
PLEASE NOTE: if you already completed a Combined Back to School Shoes & Coats for Kids Application in June, July or August of this year, you do not need to reapply. We will be in touch with you as the date of this program gets closer.
The Coats for Kids Program provides qualifying households with new winter coats for their children between the ages of 5-12. This program is jointly sponsored by the EAst Hartford Rotary & East Hartford Social Services, with the Rotary generously providing 100% of the funding.
In addition to the signed application, COPIES of the following documents are requested: (Originals Can Not Be Returned)
- Photo ID and proof of current address for applicant & proof of current address for all household members age 18 and older. Current address verifications: valid lease, current bill, mail or rent receipt dated within the past 4 weeks.
- Proof of current household monthly gross income.
- Current budget sheet from DSS for cash assistance only.
- Dates of birth for all household members.
- Long form birth certificates for all household members under the age of 18.
- Proof of guardianship/custody, if applicable.
Please Note: Completing an application does not guarantee that your request will be fulfilled, as these programs are based on the amount of donations/funding available.
*This program is for East Hartford residents only.*