DCF New Haven

SCORE, also known as Service Corps of Retired Executives, is a nonprofit organization that offers a range of counseling, mentoring and advisory services for small businesses. Established in 1964, the organization has more than 10,500 members. SCORE additionally provides online access to the web sites of several nonprofit organizations. The organization offers product assessment, customer and competitor analysis services. SCORE also provides assistance in the development of business plans. The organization offers financial forecasting services, as well as conducts workshops on insurance, credit, and import and export-related issues. SCORE also provides appointment scheduling services. The organization is located in Bridgeport, Conn.

Located in Norwalk, Conn., ElderHouse is a nonprofit agency that is funded by the United Way and the Southwestern Connecticut Agency. It offers nursing care and assessment, medication administration, personal care assistance and podiatry services. The agency also provides meals and dietary monitoring, counseling, caregiver respite and transportation services. Its nursing services include weight and blood monitoring, medication administration and glucose testing. ElderHouse additionally provides supervision and private aid, as well as grooming, dressing, toileting, hair care and walking assistance services for clients. The agency organizes a range of small group activities, such as music, arts and crafts, gardening and cooking.