Milford Health Department

11/04/2025

The Milford Department of Human Services / Youth & Family Services is hosting two important community programs this November!

👩‍👧 What Every Girl Needs to Know
A guided discussion for 4th & 5th grade girls and their mothers/support persons about the physical and emotional changes of puberty.
📅 Wednesday, November 5th | 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Bridgeport Hospital Milford Campus – Auditorium B
🔗 Register here: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615988&event=408129

💻 Helping Children Thrive in the Age of Screens & Social Media
A workshop for families to explore how screens, gaming, and social media impact children—and how to build healthy digital habits together.
📅 Wednesday, November 12th | 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Milford United Way or attend virtually
🔗 Register here: https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615988&event=407160

📚 Free book for the first 30 registrants for the girls’ program!
Join us as we continue to support Milford’s families in learning, growing, and thriving together.

11/01/2025

💉 The Family Flu Clinic is happening today at the Milford Public Library — open until 1:00 PM! Walk-ins are welcome, so stop by and get your flu shot before the season hits.

It’s been a great success so far thanks to our incredible Public Health Nursing Team and dedicated Health Department support staff keeping our community healthy and safe! 💪🩺

10/31/2025

Are you eligible for WIC benefits? Most SNAP households that include pregnant women, postpartum or nursing mothers, and/or children under the age of 5 are eligible. These benefits could be a massive help while SNAP is interrupted. Apply online at https://dphsubmissions.ct.gov/CTWIC_Interest_Form, go a local WIC office, or go to health.ct.gov to take an eligibility pre-screener today!

10/31/2025

💙 Thank You to our Community Partners! 💙

During these uncertain times, we’re reminded of how strong and caring our Milford community truly is. The Milford Health and Human Services Departments would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Lenny Napoli of Napoli Motors for his generous donation, which will go directly toward supporting emergency and basic needs for our most vulnerable residents. We are grateful to all of our strong community partners.

Your kindness helps us live up to our city’s motto — “A Small City with a Big Heart.” 💛

10/30/2025

The Milford Food Insecurity group is collaborating on an Emergency Community Food Drive due to the pause of SNAP benefits and upcoming changes. This drive will benefit multiple agencies from the Milford community such as the Milford Food Bank, Beth El, Storehouse Project, Purple Pantries and more. Milford United Way will be the donation hub for this effort. Please consider donating.
Milford United Way Emergency Food Hub: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/emergency-food-hub-milford

10/28/2025

Attention SNAP recipients!!!!

We sent this text to clients yesterday. If you need assistance finding food please visit 211ct.org or CTFoodshare.org for a mobile or local pantry in your neighborhood.

10/28/2025

❗️The Milford Food Insecurity Work Group has been around since the Pandemic. Our Food Resource Guide is updated quarterly to meet the needs of the community. Our local pantries need our help more than ever. Please consider donating or volunteering.

❗️Currently due to the federal government shutdown there may not be funds issued for November Supplemental Nutrition Assistance (SNAP) benefits. Due to eligibility changes this impact will continue beyond November.

❗️For more information check out the Department of Social Services page ➡️ https://mydss.ct.gov/dmg/

❗️Frequently Asked Questions Page➡️ https://portal.ct.gov/dss/home/knowledge-base/articles/snap/snap-and-the-federal-shut-down?language=en_US

10/28/2025

Join us this Saturday for our Fall Family Clinic! Walk in or register at https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615988&event=40646
COVID-19 Clinics also happening in November!

10/28/2025

📣 Happening Tonight!
Join Milford Youth & Family Services for Improving Children’s Outcomes at School — a free workshop for parents and caregivers presented by Jeff Baer, LCSW.

🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Milford Public Library, Program Room
(57 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT)
💻 Attend in person or virtually!

Learn how to:
✅ Boost your child’s motivation
✅ Foster positive attitudes toward learning
✅ Support academic success and mental wellbeing

Register on Pick-A-Time https://pickatime.com/client?ven=11615988&event=406673— walk-ins welcome!

For details, contact Douglas Mills at 📧 DMills@milfordct.gov
or ☎️ 203-783-3253.

10/21/2025

Keep your kids protected—swing by our Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic tomorrow from 9 AM to 4:30 PM! For ages 6 months to 18 years. Book your spot: https://pickatime.com/ui/events/408134?vendorID=11615988&scheduler=fdde8ce5-fc0d-48bc-a34d-78a471dd94ee

10/20/2025

🌟 National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week | October 19–24, 2025 🌟
Theme: “Bright Futures Begin Lead Free”

Did you know there is no safe level of lead exposure for children? Even small amounts can cause serious health issues—but the good news is, lead poisoning is 100% preventable.

This week, we join the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and communities across the state in raising awareness about lead poisoning prevention.

🩺 Get your child tested!
Children should be tested for lead between 9 and 35 months—talk to your child’s healthcare provider today.

🏠 Check your home.
If your home was built before 1978, it could contain lead-based paint or pipes. Learn how to identify and reduce lead hazards—visit LeadFreeCT.org
for resources and local help.

💙 Together, we can keep Milford’s children safe and healthy.
Let’s work toward a future where every child in our community grows up lead-free and full of potential.

For more information contact us or visit the Milford Health Department's Lead Poisoning Prevention Website here-> https://tinyurl.com/27yxn923