Connecticut
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Statewide networks
Connecticut Pregnancy Care Coalition
Christian coalition of Connecticut pregnancy care centers, founded 2017; focuses on legislation and mutual support among member centers.
https://www.cpccoalition.org/Pregnancy help centers
Hopeline Pregnancy Center - Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Call (203) 540-5225free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, material support, adoption information, STI testing
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Hope Pregnancy Center
Cheshire
Call (203) 271-2703pregnancy tests, ultrasound, mentoring, material support, options counseling, adoption information, support for fathers, STI testing, abortion recovery
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Birthright of Greater Hartford
East Hartford
Call (860) 290-8800free pregnancy tests, options support, adoption information, referrals
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A Better Choice Women's Center
New Britain
Call (860) 344-9292Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Program for fathers, Adoption information, Abortion recovery support
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Saint Gianna Pregnancy Resource Center
New Haven
Call (203) 815-4999pregnancy tests, ultrasound, material support, adoption information, STI information, community referrals
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Anchor of Hope
New London
Call (860) 448-2990free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, options counseling, parenting classes, adoption information, support for fathers, STI testing, community referrals
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Two Hearts Pregnancy Care Center
Torrington
Call (860) 482-0672Free pregnancy tests, Baby and maternity supplies
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Crossroads Women's Center
Waterbury
Call (203) 597-9050Free pregnancy tests, Ultrasound, Baby and maternity supplies, Parenting classes, Childbirth classes, Adoption information
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Caring Families Pregnancy Resource Center
Willimantic
Call (860) 786-1124baby boutique, care packages, support groups, abortion recovery
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Maternity homes
A safe place to live during pregnancy and after. Many don't publish their address for residents' safety; call to talk with them.
If you're not safe at home
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Free, confidential, 24/7. Text START to 88788 or chat at thehotline.org.
Call 1-800-799-7233Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
State hotline 1-888-774-2900Help from the government
Health coverage: HUSKY Health (Connecticut Medicaid/CHIP)
Free or low-cost pregnancy care. Income limit: Medicaid up to 263% FPL; also offers CHIP 'unborn child' (FCEP) prenatal coverage, regardless of immigration status.
Coverage continues for 12 months after birth. You may be able to get care right away while your application is processed (presumptive eligibility).
WIC: food for you and your baby
Healthy food, formula and breastfeeding support during pregnancy and after.
Call 1-800-741-2142SNAP: help buying groceries
211: local help of every kind
Dial 211 for housing, utilities, food and more near you.
For dads
A father's responsibility in Connecticut
Must the father help pay for the pregnancy? Partly. A pregnant woman can start a parentage case before birth (final trial waits until after birth), and a man who files a claim of paternity acknowledges liability to contribute to her pregnancy-related medical expenses; Connecticut's general paternity judgment statute no longer has a separate 'lying-in expenses' order, and child support runs from birth.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 46b-571(a) (formerly § 46b-172a; claim for parentage acknowledges 'contribution to the pregnancy-related medical expenses of the birth parent'); §§ 46b-560(a)(1)(B), 46b-561 (petition before birth); § 46b-569 (support judgment)
Connecticut Department of Social Services, Office of Child Support Services (OCSS): establish paternity and support
Call No single statewide line: apply through the local OCSS office (e.g. Greater Hartford (860) 723-1002, New Haven (203) 974-8248, Bridgeport (203) 551-2703); payments line 1-888-233-7223For dads who want help being there: Fatherhood.gov, Call 1-877-432-3411
If you can't care for your baby
Safe haven: no one gets hurt, no questions asked
In Connecticut a parent can safely hand over a newborn up to 30 days old. Where: Hospital emergency rooms (nursing staff). You can stay anonymous.
24/7 Safe Haven line 1-888-510-2229Adoption is another loving option; a pregnancy center above can connect you with adoption help.
More centers (call to confirm)
These are listed in Heartbeat International's Option Line directory, but we couldn't confirm the phone number on the center's own website. Call before you go.
Covers Hartford, New Haven, Bridgeport/Danbury/Stamford, Cheshire, New London and Willimantic. Northwest CT (Litchfield County) and Waterbury are thin. Pathways Pregnancy (Norwich) and Birthright of New London exist but their sites could not be verified this session. Hopeline also takes texts at (203) 450-9113; Anchor of Hope at 860-864-4558.
Don't see one near you? Call Option Line any time at 1-800-712-4357 to be connected with the nearest center.