CT Paid Leave Assistance at The New American Dream Foundation
The New American Dream Foundation (TNADF) is proud to serve as a certified CT Paid Leave Community Coordinator for the Greater Danbury and Fairfield County regions. We are committed to helping individuals and families understand their rights and access the benefits available under the Connecticut Paid Leave program.
As a trusted community partner, TNADF provides:
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Answers to general questions about CT Paid Leave
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Eligibility screenings
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Personalized, in-person assistance with the application process
Our goal is to ensure that every eligible worker in our community can take necessary leave with financial security and dignity.
Our multilingual team are especially dedicated to supporting immigrant and limited-English-speaking residents who may face additional barriers when navigating accessing programs.
To apply for CT Paid Leave with in-person application assistance from The New American Dream Foundation's CT Paid Leave Community Coordinator, click below to schedule a FREE 1-hour appointment or call us at (457) 296-3559.
CT Paid Leave is a state-run program that provides income replacement (not job protection) to covered workers who take time away from their jobs for specific, qualifying reasons. You may qualify for CT Paid Leave if you are taking:
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Medical leave for a serious health condition
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Caregiver leave for a family member with a serious health condition
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Bonding leave to care for a newborn, newly adopted, or foster child
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Safe leave due to family violence or sexual assault
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Military caregiver leave
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Responding to a qualifying exigency related to a family member's military service
Eligible workers can receive:
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Up to 12 weeks of paid leave in a 12-month period for most qualifying reasons
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Up to 2 additional weeks of leave for pregnancy-related health needs
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Up to 12 days of the 12-week total may be used for safe leave
Connecticut residents who are sole proprietors or self-employed have the option to voluntarily enroll in the CT Paid Leave program to access income replacement benefits during qualifying life events.
For more detailed information about the CT Paid Leave program, please visit the CT Paid Leave site.