ALICE Advocate - January 14, 2026 Edition

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CT Child Tax Credit 

Families across our state are struggling to keep up with the cost of living. A refundable CT Child Tax Credit is a proven tool to help families meet basic needs and support children’s well-being—and it would reach 550,000 children across Connecticut. With the CT General Assembly’s short session beginning in early February, we urge state leaders to act now and deliver meaningful relief this session. 

Use the CT CTC Coalition Form to Email Your State Legislators 
It only takes a few minutes to make an impact. 

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  • Add your contact information. This ensures your message is delivered to your state legislators. 

     

EVENTS 

In The Room: 2026 Legislative Session with Speaker Matt Ritter & Rep. Vincent Candelora
Wednesday, January 14, 6:00-7:00 pm (Virtual) 

CT Mirror’s monthly In The Room series goes live with Speaker Matt Ritter and Rep. Vincent Candelora. Host John Dankosky will explore the upcoming legislative session and the people behind Connecticut’s policies. 

📩 Email your questions in advance to events@ctmirror.org and hear them answered live!
📝 Learn More & Register for the 3-Part Series. 


2025 Report on the State of Food Insecurity in Connecticut
Friday, January 16, 10–11:30 am (Zoom) 
Learn about the key findings and recommendations from the 2025 Report on the State of Food Insecurity in Connecticut. The event will include remarks from community members, food system leaders, and a bipartisan group of legislators, followed by an attendee Q&A with CWCSEO staff on food insecurity issues. 📝 Register here to attend via Zoom.
 

An Affordable Future for Connecticut Families: Child Tax Credit Forum 
Legislative Office Building, 1D (Hartford), Wednesday, January 21, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm  

Engage in a timely discussion on how a state Child Tax Credit can support families across Connecticut, hosted by the Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity and Opportunity and United Way of Connecticut. Community members, policy experts, and legislative leaders will come together to examine how this policy can advance child and family economic mobility and reduce poverty statewide. Free parking is available; doors open at 9:30 a.m. 📝 RSVP Today. 
 

The State of Housing in Connecticut 2025 iForum 
Lyceum Resource & Conference Center (Hartford), Wednesday, January 21, 9–11:30 am   

Join the Partnership for Strong Communities for the inaugural State of Housing in Connecticut iForum, featuring the release of its first annual report on housing conditions across the state. The event will explore key trends in housing affordability, availability, and stability, and include a facilitated data walk with report authors and partners. A light breakfast will be provided. 📝 REGISTER here. 
 

State Legislative Forum with Norwalk’s Delegation 
Thursday, January 22,  7–8:30 pm, Norwalk City Hall Community Room (Norwalk, CT)   

A conversation with Norwalk’s legislators about the 2026 legislative session. Hear directly from members of Norwalk’s state delegation, including State Senator Bob Duff and State Representatives Lucy Dathan, Dominique Johnson, Tracy Marra, Kadeem Roberts, and Travis Simms.  

Free and open to the public — bring your questions!
Can’t attend in person? Join on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87406638589 
The program will be recorded and posted online.
 

 

Stamford Regional Legislative Forum 
Inspirica, Inc., 8 Woodland Place, Thursday, January 29, 2026, 9:30–11:30 am.   

Engage directly with state legislators at The Alliance’s Stamford Regional Legislative Forum, held just before the legislative session begins. Local nonprofit leaders, staff, volunteers, supporters, and clients will share community priorities and discuss legislative solutions that strengthen nonprofits and the communities they serve. 📝 Sign up here.   

 

UPDATES FROM HARTFORD

All press events and sessions can be viewed on CT-N or each Committee’s YouTube channel.
Full CT CGA calendar is available online here. 

 

  • Rep. Farrar: United Way VITA 2026 Kickoff Press Conference, Thursday, January 15, 9:00 am, Legislative Office Building, Room 1B 
     
  • Rep. Foster: Moving Beyond Implications 2026 Conference, Thursday, January 15, 11:00 am, LOB 2A, AC, AE & Atrium 2 – Bridging academia and government by connecting researchers with legislators to inform evidence-based policymaking in Connecticut. 
     
  • Education Committee: Birth to Three Info Forum, Friday, January 16, 12:30 p.m., Legislative Office Building, Room 1E & YouTube - Learn about early childhood services and supports. Watch live on YouTube. 
     

NEWS & RESOURCES 

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Have questions? Visit www.unitedwaycwc.org/advocate or contact Tida Infahsaeng at tida.infahsaeng@unitedwaycwc.org.