Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day @ The Capitol

October 16, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

We had a wonderful first Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day event at the Capitol yesterday, and I want to thank all who participated and attended, as we remembered and showed support for families who have experienced loss during pregnancy or infancy.  

Please review the details below. 

Early Voting begins on Monday. If you're not registered to vote in the November 4th election, keep scrolling for more information on how to do so.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and National Disability Employment Awareness Month. I touch on each below.

I hope you have a good weekend!

Sincerely,

Kai Belton
State Representative

 
Our First Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day Event

Yesterday at the Capitol, I had the honor and privilege of partnering with the Connecticut Sun to recognize Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day, a day to hold space for families who have endured the unimaginable.

A special thanks to Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz, State Representatives Anne Hughes and Corey Paris, Sun GM Morgan Tuck, and Shamare Holmes, their manager of community relations, Dr. Morine Cebert.

Derrick Jones Jr. & Janice Smith closed us out with beautiful songs.

It was a beautiful gathering filled with connection, stories, education, and healing. We remembered precious lives, uplifted grieving parents, and reaffirmed our commitment to breaking the silence around loss and ensuring every family has the support they deserve.

Grateful to everyone who showed up with open hearts. Please click on the picture below for a short video that offers a look at how the day went.

Recognizing Pregnancy & Infant Loss Remembrance Day at the Capitol, Oct 15, 2025
 
Early Voting Begins Monday

Are you registered to vote in the November 4th municipal election? Check HERE.
 
Registration can be done in a few ways:
 
By mail: Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered to the Registrar's Office by October 17th. 
 
OR
 
Online: By using the Connecticut Online Voter Registration System (CVRS), which you can find HERE.]
 
Same-Day Registration (SDR) is also available during the early voting period (Monday, October 20th, through Sunday, November 2), from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.

There are extended hours on October 28th, from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm. It can also be done at the designated Early Voting location in your town, which you can find HERE.
 
 
State Funding Authorized for WIC

Governor Lamont, this week, authorized the use of state funding to support the continuation of the state's WIC program during the federal shutdown. More than 52,000 state residents, including 30,000 children, receive assistance from the program.

Please click on the image below for more details.
 
Food Insecurity Resources in CT

Over the last several years, hunger in Connecticut has been on the rise. According to Feeding America, 516,640, or one in seven residents, are food insecure, and 122,660, or one in six, are children. 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to any of the resources below if you need help.

*Also, please consider donating, if you can, to your local pantry or Connecticut Foodshare.
 
October Is...

I proudly stand in support of survivors and honor the many that we’ve lost. The fight for a cure continues.
 

Survivors deserve systems that believe them and policies that protect them. I remain committed to preventing abuse, ensuring accountability, and prioritizing survivor-centered support.
 
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, help is available.

Organizations like CTSafeConnect offer free, confidential support 24/7/365.

You are not alone.
 

The Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services plays a crucial role in helping individuals with disabilities find, maintain, and advance in meaningful employment. The department helps ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the workplace. Assistance for job seekers with disabilities is available virtually and in person.

Please see the links to services below:

As we celebrate this month, let’s continue working together to build a more inclusive and equitable future for all.
 
Meet Laurel, The DSS Chatbot

The Department of Social Services is actively working to be more accessible for people receiving services or those applying in other ways besides waiting on the phone or having to physically go to physically visit their office.
 
Executive Action Ensures COVID-19 Vaccine Access

Governor Lamont has issued executive orders to ensure that Connecticut residents have access to COVID-19 vaccines during the upcoming respiratory virus season.
 
For decades, vaccines have been proven to prevent serious illness, hospitalization, and death, and patients and their doctors should be able to decide what is the best course of treatment.

  • The Department of Public Health recommends COVID-19 vaccines for everyone 6 months and older
  • Pharmacists and providers can keep giving vaccines under the latest CDC guidance
  • State law requires most insurance plans to continue covering COVID-19 vaccines

These steps make sure Connecticut residents can stay protected. Please click HERE for more details.
 

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