Westport Department of Human Services Overview

MISSION STATEMENT

 To promote independence, personal development and an enhanced quality of life for Westport residents of all ages.

The Department is organized into three service areas:  Youth and Family Services, Social Services and Senior Services.  In all three areas the Department works in partnership with other community organizations, service providers and funding sources.

Check out Dan Woog's Interview With the
Director of Human Services, Elaine Daignault.

 

 

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SNAP Benefits Update:

 

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Connecticut Intelligence Center

Preventing Financial Scams among Connecticut Seniors

-- The Connecticut Intelligence Center, a law enforcement partnership within the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, is warning about a dramatic increase in financial scams targeting the elderly in Connecticut and the nation. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) received 859,532 complaints in 2024, with losses reported at $16.6 billion, a 388% increase from 2023. In 2024 “false pretense” scams cost an estimated $31.9 million to Connecticut victims, most of whom were 65 or older, according to the 2024 Crime in Connecticut Report. Click here to learn more.

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