FACTS AND RESOURCES ON COVID-19
The Commission on Women, Children, Seniors, Equity & Opportunity (CWCSEO) developed this poster that provides facts and resources on how COVID-19 affects children and seniors. Those 60 years of age and older are particularly vulnerable to #COVID19, which is why social distancing is necessary. We can look after one another by staying at home and keeping at least 6 feet away from one another if we must go outside.

GUIDANCE FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE BEEN LAID OFF OR FURLOUGHED
Please see the guidance from the Connecticut Department of Labor regarding layoffs and furloughs.

GUIDANCE ON PANDEMIC UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
The Connecticut Department of Labor has created a webpage focused on Pandemic Unemployment Assistance with sections on including frequently asked questions, eligibility, and filing instructions.

CDC GUIDANCE ON USE OF CLOTH FACE COVERINGS
Wearing a face covering is expected to sharply decrease the ability of COVID-19 to transfer from person to person. The CDC has created a guide on how to wear, safely remove, and sew a cloth face covering in English and Spanish.

INFORMATION AND RESOURCES ON HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, AND MENTAL ILLNESS
When you share accurate information about COVID-19 you can help make people feel less stressed and allow you to connect with them. Learn more about taking care of your emotional health.

GREATER HARTFORD LEGAL AID INFORMATION LINE
Greater Hartford Legal Aid has established a legal information hotline for low-income residents: 860-541-5070. Attorneys available can speak with you on HUSKY/Medicaid, unemployment compensation, special education, and additional legal questions. Information available in English and Spanish.

CONNECTICUT BLACK AND PUERTO RICAN CAUCUS TOWN HALL SERIES
The Connecticut Black and Puerto Rican Caucus has hosted a series of online town halls with a lineup of panelists from state agencies, health care field, education advocacy groups, and more. Current installments have focused on: education, housing, health, places of worship, economic empowerment and criminal justice reform.

HIGHLIGHTS OF ‘AN ACT CONCERNING POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY'
This legislation is designed to provide additional accountability for police departments across the state to improve public interaction and to ensure officers are held responsible if they act in an unacceptable manner. It takes significant steps to overhaul current practices. To learn more, click here.