Our commitment is to the economically disadvantaged and vulnerable at-risk people in our region, and TEAM’s footprint in the community spans Early Childhood & Head Start, Basic Needs & Case Management Services, Elderly Services & Meals on Wheels, Employment & Training Supports, Housing Supports, and more. TEAM serves the communities of Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bethany, Derby, Milford, Orange, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton and Woodbridge. We also provide Early Childhood & Head Start services in Naugatuck and Waterbury. These activities include: housing and residential services designed to assist individuals in locating, obtaining, and retaining suitable housing; home-heating energy assistance and counseling to reduce and cover their energy costs; income management services that encompasses household financial counseling, tax counseling/filing, asset-building, and personal credit; Toys4Kids; and assistance to individuals in acquiring the skills that promote opportunities for securing employment. In addition to these direct services, TEAM’s linkages and referrals to community services compliments our integrated service delivery approach focused on empowering individuals and families toward economic stability.

Special placement information:

Accepting MSW 1st-year and MSW 2nd-year/Advanced Standing (SL + clinical) students. 
Transportation to intern site required.
Home visits and outreach 
events are encouraged for learning opportunities. TEAM partners with many local events, 
However, participation is not required.
Travel reimbursement not available.
Liability insurance not required.