Salisbury Family Services

Patrice McGrath, Social Worker
Email: pmcgrath@salisburyct.us
Phone Number: 860-435-5187
Office Location: 30A Salmon Kill Road, Salisbury, CT 06068
Hours: Mon., Tues., and Thurs., 9:30am-4:30pm and Weds., 9:30am-3pm

https://salisburyfamilyservices.org/

Salisbury Family Services Sends Children to Camp
Salisbury Family Services, a local non-profit organization, serving residents of the Town of Salisbury, will provide scholarships to summer camp for the children of qualifying families. Assistance is given for resident and day camps, special needs, arts and sports camps.
Contact: Patrice McGrath at 860-435-5187 to apply

Connecticut Energy Assistance Available 

Fuel assistance applications are currently being taken for fuel deliveries made between November 1, 2025 and April 1, 2026. Households heating with electric and households with heat included in rent are also eligible to apply.

You may qualify for fuel assistance if your income is under –
(Household size/Annual Income):
1/$47,764, 2/$62,460, 3/$77,157, 4/$91,854
Contact: Patrice McGrath at 860-435-5187 or your local Social Service Agent.

Those who participate in one or more of the following benefit programs will automatically be considered income eligible for energy assistance;

-Temporary Family Assistance (TFA)
-State supplement to the Aged, Blind, and Disabled
-Refugee cash assistance program
-Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
-Supplemental Security income (SSI)


Salisbury Family Services was founded in 1930 to serve all of the communities of Salisbury including Salisbury, Lakeville, Amesville, Lime Rock, and Taconic.
      
Mission Statement: “Salisbury Family Services is committed to helping those people in our community experiencing difficulties. With respect for the individual, and a vision for a better community, the goal is to “HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES”. Objectives are to promote the welfare of the people in the Town, foster the development of a healthy life style, and provide emergency financial aid for needy individuals and families.

SFS provides a social worker for direct case management to individuals and families. Provisions are made for crisis intervention, home visits, information and referrals to various state and local service organizations. In addition to day-to-day assistance, SFS offers transportation assistance, housing and fuel assistance, day care and related programs, educational assistance, summertime camp scholarships, and the distribution of holiday food and gifts. Contact the office for information on any of these programs.

Salisbury Family Services acts as a liaison to the following services:

If you, or anyone you know, could use these services please call the social worker at 860-435-5187.