CT InCK

Our Vision

A Connecticut Where Every Child and Family Can Thrive

A Connecticut where every child, youth, and family has the restoration of health, stability, and hope needed to thrive.

Our Mission

Restoring Health, Stability & Hope

CT InCK exists to restore health and wholeness for children, youth, and families by coordinating accessible, culturally responsive care that connects medical, behavioral, and social support meeting families where they are and walking with them toward lasting stability.

Core Values

  • Restoration
    We believe every child and family can move from crisis toward stability, and we build our work around that belief.
  • Coordinated Support
    We connect the dots across healthcare, schools, and community organizations so families don’t have to navigate the system alone.
  • Equity
    We work to close gaps in access and outcomes for children and families who have been underserved.

Who We Serve

CT InCK Population Served

CT InCK serves eligible children, youth, and families in New Haven, Connecticut, including:

  • Children and youth from birth through age 21 enrolled in Medicaid (HUSKY Health CT) or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
  • Pregnant individuals and postpartum women up to 12 months postpartum, covered by HUSKY Health CT
  • Families residing within designated New Haven zip codes, including families currently experiencing unhoused status, regardless of last known address

Consistent with the program’s whole-family approach, while eligibility is determined by the enrolled child or pregnant/postpartum individual, care coordination extends to support the surrounding family and caregivers.

Our Process

How CT InCK Works

CT InCK follows a four-step care coordination model:

1

Referral or Outreach

Families may be referred by a provider, identified through community outreach, or self-refer to the program.

2

Needs Assessment

A comprehensive assessment identifies each family's strengths, needs, and areas requiring support.

3

Care Coordination Begins

Each family is assigned an Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC), who serves as a consistent point of contact responsible for organizing care, reducing barriers, and ensuring follow-through across services.

4

Ongoing Support

Services are provided in-home, in the community, or virtually, based on family preference and need.

CT InCK utilizes a secure technology platform and referral management system to support coordination between Intensive Care Coordinators and the broader care team, including medical, behavioral health, and social service providers.

Public Health Specialist

Tiffany Leonard, MPH

Tiffany Leonard, MPH, is a public health, community outreach, and medical-legal professional with multidisciplinary experience in education, investigations, care coordination, and strategic community partnerships. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University and her Master of Public Health from Fort Valley State University.

A former Presidential Management Fellow (PMF) finalist, Tiffany has conducted independent medical-legal investigations at the state, federal, and international levels, with knowledge of legal jurisdictions and complex investigative processes. Her background also includes teaching and community outreach throughout Georgia, including public health, wellness, smoking cessation, and faith-based initiatives.

Currently working in CT InCK Intensive Care Coordination, Tiffany connects children and families with healthcare, behavioral health, educational, and community resources while developing partnerships that strengthen access to services.

Her multidisciplinary expertise allows her to bridge public health, education, legal systems, investigations, and community engagement to support individuals, families, and communities.

Program Goals

CT InCK is designed to:

● Reduce unnecessary healthcare cost
● Improve the quality of care through prevention, early identification, and treatment
● Reduce disparities in health outcomes among children, youth, and families

Zip codes served
Tiffany Leonard/ Behavior Consultant
Phone: (571)703-6842
Email: tiffanyleonard@butterflyeffectaba.com