“Connecticut’s community-based nonprofit providers appreciate that Governor Lamont’s proposed budget adjustments preserve much-needed funding increases that the General Assembly approved last year. Recent increases, including this one, have begun to address long term underfunding.
“We also appreciate the proposal to create a new advisory committee to help nonprofits and the executive branch work on system improvements.
“However, our programs continue to struggle after falling behind for nearly two decades. Now we face added pressure, with the federal government’s chaotic retreat from its traditional responsibilities.
“Community nonprofits provide services that are vital to tens of thousands of Connecticut residents, and make our state safer and healthier.
“In the coming weeks, we will work with lawmakers and the governor to fill in the gaps created by the loss of federal funding that could cause significant harm to families and individuals across Connecticut.
“Our state finances are strong; we have the resources to support much-needed human service programs so that no critical service is shortchanged.”
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