Sen. Kissel: Social Services Commissioner to Attend Enfield Community Services Network Meeting

May 21, 2008

DSS chief came to Enfield to discuss accessibility to services at May 20th meeting

State Senator John A. Kissel, R-Enfield, today said that Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Michael P. Starkowski attended the May 21st meeting of the Enfield Community Services Network. Commissioner Starkowski was on hand to discuss DSS services and the accessibility people have to these services.

“I am very pleased that Commissioner Starkowski was able to come to Enfield and be a part of the Enfield Service Network meeting,” said Sen. Kissel. “DSS provides so many wonderful services to people in need and it is important that those who might need help have the information available to them.”

The Enfield Community Services Meeting was held on Tuesday, May 20th at St. Francis Care in Enfield.

The Department of Social Services provides a broad range of services to the elderly, persons with disabilities, families, and individuals who need assistance in maintaining or achieving their full potential for self-direction, self-reliance and independent living.