Mission
Assist Trumbull residents and their families by providing assistance to help meet their basic needs.
Municipal Agent for the Aging
The Municipal Agent on Aging (MAA) helps seniors and their families deal with concerns of the elderly, helps them develop an action plan, and assists them with solutions and referrals. The MAA is a state-mandated position, originally established in 1972, and each of the 169 towns in Connecticut has a Municipal Agent. The Municipal Agent reports to the First Selectman and the Commission on Aging. The MAA is familiar with programs such as adult day care, elder abuse prevention, meals on wheels, housing, home health care, mental health, fuel assistance, legal referrals, elderly state and town tax relief, Medicare enrollment, Medicare insurances, Social Security benefits, and Veterans programs. Our social services coordinator is available to visit homebound seniors.
Emergency Assistance
The Emergency Services program was established to provide immediate emergency assistance and relief to families and individuals who are faced with an unexpected financial crisis. At the onset of an emergency, Trumbull Social Services is available to offer direct immediate assistance in the form of financial assistance for utilities, medications, food, and other immediate pressing needs. Read the Emergency Assistance Applicant Guidelines (PDF).
Donations
Donations are gladly accepted. All monetary donations made to the Social Services Department are used solely to assist Trumbull residents experiencing hardship.