Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont and state Senate candidate Ryan Fazio clashed over reproductive rights during a debate, with Lamont criticizing Fazio for calling Roe v. Wade offensive to the rule of law and for voting against a bill protecting out-of-state women seeking reproductive care in Connecticut.
Read →An estimated 6,000 pharmacies nationwide, including certified locations in Connecticut, dispense the abortion pill mifepristone, with data from manufacturers Danco, GenBioPro, and Evita showing widespread certification but limited auditing and oversight. Connecticut is among 27 states plus D.C.
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View All Articles →Carolyn's Place in Waterbury, Connecticut, founded after a newborn was found abandoned near a church in 1991, continues to serve women and families with expanded facilities including a new medical location opened in 2025. Pregnancy help leaders across the Northeast, including Connecticut, face challenges such as staffing shortages, succession planning, and the need for maternity housing while maintaining passion and vision for their ministries.
Read →Family Institute of Connecticut and the Connecticut Catholic Public Affairs Conference will host an online screening of Prescription Poison on October 29 to highlight the dangers of assisted suicide. Proponents plan to introduce an assisted suicide bill in Connecticut's next legislative session, prompting local opposition efforts.
Read →Research by Trinity College students found that over 80% of surveyed individuals in Connecticut delayed abortions due to high costs, with uninsured and Medicaid patients experiencing significant financial barriers. The REACH Fund and local advocates highlight that despite Medicaid coverage, out-of-pocket expenses and logistical challenges continue to limit affordable abortion access in Connecticut.
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See all (9) →Connecticut is one of 14 states penalized by the Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS) for 'stigmatizing abortion' in its 2026 State Report Cards. The report criticizes Connecticut's sex education policies for contributing to this grade alongside states like Alabama, Arizona, and Ohio.
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Abortion Drugs & Practices
See all (5) →Family Institute of Connecticut is organizing a 40 Days for Life prayer event on October 28 at abortion clinic locations in Waterbury and New Haven. Volunteers are encouraged to join in praying for mothers and babies, with the goal of full coverage at both Connecticut sites on that day.
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See all (1) →The Lozier Institute provides abortion reporting data for Connecticut for the year 2025. This report focuses specifically on abortion statistics and trends within Connecticut.
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See all (2) →Activists have promised to target Connecticut for Assisted Suicide in 2027. Start to prepare by watching our free online film screening of Prescription Poison on August 27. Discussion afterwards with ... Read More The post Prescription Poison Film Screening – August 27 appeared first on Family Institute of Connecticut .
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See all (3) →When Connecticut Democrats accuse Republicans of being a “do-nothing” party that votes no to everything, voters should ask about HB 5374. On that bill, Republicans said yes in ... Read More The post “Do-Nothing” Republicans? Check the Surrogacy Vote. appeared first on Family Institute of Connecticut .
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Dialogue, Education & Outreach
See all (1) →Thousands gathered at the Connecticut State Capitol in Hartford on March 18, 2026, for the fifth annual Connecticut March for Life to advocate for pro-life policies and support for mothers and unborn children. The event, co-hosted by March for Life, the Family Institute of Connecticut, and the Connecticut Catholic Conference, featured speakers including state representatives and local leaders emphasizing the strong pro-life presence in Connecticut.
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