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Statewide Legal Services of CT, Inc Legal Aid organization in Connecticut serving low income people. At Statewide Legal Services (SLS) we believe knowledge is power.

We are a legal aid advice and referral center helping low-income people solve their legal problems. SLS helps the poorest of the poor; income eligibility limits rarely exceed 150% of the federal poverty guidelines. Our advocates provide free legal advice to Connecticut’s low-income men, women and families in the following areas:

• Divorce, custody, child support and other family matters;
• Public Benefits;
• Housing;
• Unemployment compensation. As a proud member of the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid, SLS works in close collaboration with other legal aid and social service providers. SLS offers a variety of supporting legal services to ensure low income people and their communities understand their rights, remedies and access to our justice system. SLS has an active and engaged network of Pro Bono Attorneys and Paralegals who generously donate their time delivering quality legal assistance to Connecticut men, women and families who would otherwise go without. Most of our Pro Bono cases are received from our legal aid hotline which provides intake, advice and referral services to low income people. SLS’s “Pro Bono Your Way” Program is an innovative approach to meet the demands of busy attorneys and paralegals who want to volunteer. Here, pro bono volunteers select programs that meet their legal interests and level of commitment.

“Pro Bono Your Way” programs include :
• Direct Representation
• Legal Clinics
• Call4Law
• Legal Aid outreach events (e.g. Stand Down Veteran Events )
Participating Pro Bono Attorneys receive full primary professional liability insurance coverage, free on-demand (online) legal education classes, and free legal training courses. SLS also provides legal mentorship & support and networking opportunities in collaboration with area Private Bar Associations. To learn more about our pro bono volunteer programs, please contact our Pro Bono Coordinators:
John Bozzi : [email protected]
Claudia Magnan : [email protected]
Or visit the Connecticut Network for Legal Aid: http://probono.ctlawhelp.org

09/28/2026

📚 From the legends to the new wave: The Latino authors defining a generation.

We grew up with the magic of Garcia Marquez and the grit of the Chicano movement. But today’s Latino writers are bringing fresh, unflinching perspectives on identity, immigration, and the American Dream.

Which author should we feature next? Drop it below! 👇

09/23/2026

Before *NSYNC, before even Backstreet Boys, there was Menudo!

Formed in 1977, this Puerto Rican group became the most iconic Latino boy band in history. Their secret? Members were replaced when their voices changed during puberty. That revolving door produced stars like Ricky Martin and Draco Rosa. 💫

They sold 3 million albums worldwide, dominated New York City in the 80s, and even got a reboot from Mario Lopez in 2023.

Were you team Menudo? Drop your favorite member below!

09/17/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15), we're celebrating under the theme "Unidos, Somos Más" — Together, We Are More.

Help us honor the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx communities! Because our strength at SLS has always come from unity and shared cultural impact.

It all kicks off on Sept. 15th because that's the anniversary of independence for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. Plus, Mexico and Chile celebrate on Sept. 16th and 18th — even more reasons to honor this special month!

There's no wrong way to take part. Just bring your cultura, your pride, and your voice, and let's celebrate the diversity and strength of Hispanic culture unidos!

SLS is turning 30!Help us celebrate three decades of expanding access to justice by becoming a 30th Anniversary Ambassad...
09/14/2026

SLS is turning 30!

Help us celebrate three decades of expanding access to justice by becoming a 30th Anniversary Ambassador.

Pledge to raise just $30 from your personal and professional network, and SLS will provide everything you need to make sharing easy. There is no obligation to make a personal donation.

As a thank you, every Ambassador will receive a special 30th Anniversary gift. 🎁

Join us and help build support for the next 30 years!

The link to sign up and the link to donate are in the Linktree in bio.
Thank you for your support!

07/10/2026

🚨 FAST DEADLINE: Replacement SNAP Benefits for CT Residents 🚨

Who qualifies: SNAP recipients who lost food due to a power outage lasting 4+ hours during the recent storm.

How to start your claim (3-step process):

Report the Loss by July 14. The best option is using form W-1225 (link in bio). You can also call, visit an office, or send a letter. Keep proof of your report date!

Attestation. If you didn’t use form W-1225 initially, you must file it within 10 days of reporting.

Proof of Food Loss - Collateral Contact Form. File form W-1226 (collateral contact form).

How much? Up to one month's SNAP benefit, based on the value of food lost.

When? Benefits should arrive within 10 days of reporting (or 2 working days after completing the form, whichever is later).

Mail completed forms to:
DSS Scanning Center, P.O. Box 1320, Manchester, CT 06045-1320
You can also drop them at any DSS office. Always keep a copy for your records.

🔗 Find the W-1225 & W-1226 forms in the linktree in our bio!

03/09/2026

Fearless. Fierce. First. ✊🏿✊🏽✊🏾✊🏻

Women's History Month is here, and we're kicking it off by celebrating the voices, victories, and visionaries who've shaped every corner of American life!

From the battlefield to the ballot box, to laboratory to the stars, and picket line to the podium, we honor the ones who refused to be told "no." Who built movements, broke barriers, and made way for generations to come.

Follow along all March as we highlight the women, known and unknown, who changed the game.

02/17/2026

Reverend Jesse Jackson, the voice that moved mountains will have his echo last forever.

Today, we honor and remember the life and work of the Rev. Jesse Jackson. Born on October 8, 1941, Jackson was one of the most prominent civil rights leader in the U.S. and was a protege to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. In the 1980s, he was the first African-American to run for President, opening the door twenty years later for Barack Obama. He passed away today, February 17, 2026.

From standing beside Dr. King in Memphis to reshaping the Democratic Party, to showing us what it means to keep hope alive through illness, and teaching us to stand proud and proclaim in the face of adversity "I am somebody".

This Black History Month, we honor one of the architects of the very legacy we celebrate. Rest well, Rev. Jackson. You earned your rest. ✊🏿

Let’s set the record straight, this month marks a century of celebrating the undeniable truth: Black culture is global c...
02/04/2026

Let’s set the record straight, this month marks a century of celebrating the undeniable truth: Black culture is global culture. From the rhythms that move us to the innovations that change the world.

We’re amplifying the past that shaped us, and the legacy building as we speak, and we are not looking back!

Your February agenda:
🔥 Follow for stories in excellence.
🔥 Share these stories (they belong to all of us).
🔥 Use to join the movement.

Let this commemoration be a declaration. Pass it on. ✊🏿✊🏾✊🏽

Imagine it’s January. Your heat is out. Your landlord is “working on it.”You don’t have to just imagine staying warm. Yo...
12/12/2025

Imagine it’s January. Your heat is out. Your landlord is “working on it.”
You don’t have to just imagine staying warm. You have rights.
This isn’t a favor, it’s the law. Learn the things they must fix.

Knowledge is power. Pass it on.

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1290 Silas Deane Highway Ste 3A
Wethersfield, CT
06109

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 4pm

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