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DataHaven releases 4 new reports + join us in March
So far this month, DataHaven has published four new reports covering some of the most urgent issues facing Connecticut: housing, homelessness, disability rights, and behavioral health. Plus, scroll down to learn about how you can join DataHaven staff at our Data Office Hours events from March 4 to April 1 in Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, and virtually.
Four new reports from DataHaven
Mapping Communities at Risk: Federal Policy Changes That Could Triple CT Homelessness
Homelessness in Connecticut has risen every year since 2021 — and a recent federal policy shift threatened to make it dramatically worse. This new report, co-published with United Way of Connecticut, the CT Coalition to End Homelessness, and Advancing Connecticut Together, highlights that more than 6,000 residents in permanent supportive housing have been at risk of losing their homes under proposed federal policy changes. Whether you’re a policymaker, advocate, service provider, or concerned neighbor, this report maps the risk at the state legislative district and town level, provides background on the root causes of homelessness, and outlines the policy solutions that can prevent a crisis.
Disability in Connecticut: Insights from the DataHaven Community Wellbeing Survey
This new report, produced with guidance from advocates across the state, draws on DataHaven’s Community Wellbeing Survey to examine how disability affects people’s lives in Connecticut. If you work in healthcare, social services, housing, or community advocacy, this report provides essential local data that was previously not available from any other source on a population whose needs are frequently undercounted.
New Census Data Product Maps 40,000 New Connecticut Homes Since 2020
Connecticut ranks last in the nation in active housing listings per household and has a need for up to 400,000 new homes. This DataHaven report uses newly-released Census Address Count data — potentially a more accurate tool than traditional building permit surveys — to map exactly where housing supply has grown (and not grown) across all 169 Connecticut towns since 2020. New Haven and Stamford led the net increase in new units, and production accelerated from 2023 to 2025, but even at this current rate, it could take decades to meet the need. With interactive town-level and neighborhood-level maps and downloadable data, this is the most precise picture yet of Connecticut’s housing production gap. See why our community partners have been recommending it to anyone working on housing policy, zoning reform, or town planning.
On January 13, 2026, over 1,700 organizations nationwide received sudden termination notices for federal grants, likely including about $100 million in grants to organizations in Connecticut. The suspension of these grants threatened substance use and mental health services that communities depend on. This new report and accompanying maps give advocates, legislators, and providers the data to understand what’s at stake.
Data Office Hours
DataHaven is excited to announce Data Office Hours, coming to a cafe near you in Hartford, Middletown, New Haven, New London, and Norwalk, as well as virtually!
Do you have a question about the best ways to find or use data on behalf of your organization? A project you are looking to talk about with data-loving colleagues? Interested in brainstorming or troubleshooting with a data expert? Not sure where to start?
Data Office Hours are open to data enthusiasts of ALL levels of skill and experience and are designed to provide a casual and comfortable space to chat with DataHaven staff over a warm beverage or tasty treat. Come 30 minutes early (where noted in the schedule) to join for a mini data visualization workshop, and stay to connect with DataHaven staff about your data questions. Whether you are looking for technical assistance, a thought partner, or a safe space to get started, Data Office Hours are for you!
An RSVP is appreciated, but not required (except for the virtual session). Please email info [at] ctdatahaven.org to RSVP.
New Haven: Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Location: Book Trader Cafe
Mini Data Visualization Workshop: 11:00am-11:30am
Office Hours: 11:30am-1:00pm
Norwalk: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Location: Carpe Diem Cafe
Office Hours: 12:00-1:30pm
Virtual: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Please RSVP to info [at] ctdatahaven.org. Attendees will receive an email with the Zoom link.
Mini Data Visualization Workshop: 4:30-5:00pm
Office Hours: 5:00-6:30pm
New London: Thursday, March 19, 2026
Location: Washington Street Coffee House
Office Hours: 12:30-2:00pm
Hartford: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Location: Story and Soil Coffee
Office Hours: 10:00-11:30am
Middletown: Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Location: Klekolo World Coffee
Office Hours: 2:00-3:30pm