About SEPI-CT
The Substance Exposed Pregnancy Initiative of Connecticut (SEPI-CT) aims to strengthen capacity at the community, provider, and systems levels to improve the health and well-being of infants born substance-exposed through supporting the recovery of pregnant people and their families. This initiative is funded by CT DMHAS and CT DCF and contracted through Wheeler.
Meet the Team
Gia Monteleone is the Family Care Plan Coordinator for SEPI - CT. In this role she supports the statewide implementation of CAPTA by facilitating trainings on the evolving CAPTA legislation, Family Care Plan development, and other trainings and support. As a recent graduate she brings a fresh informed perspective to the intersection of healthcare, social services, and policy. Gia is passionate about bridging the knowledge gaps between providers and systems to ensure that families receive comprehensive and coordinated support from birth and beyond.
Shayla Ranmal-Suppies oversees the Substance Exposed Pregnancy Initiative of Connecticut (SEPI-CT) at Wheeler Health. In her role as Program Manager, she leads efforts around CAPTA and Family Care Plans, fostering strong partnerships with agencies that support pregnant and parenting individuals. Shayla brings over a decade of experience in maternal and child health and is deeply passionate about public health, with a focus on education, prevention, and community outreach.
“It isn't where you come from; it's where you're going that counts.”
Take the First Step
SEPI-CT is the driving force behind Connecticut’s CAPTA Legislation. Every state across the nation has their own take on this legislation. In Connecticut, we’re recovery-oriented, and we empower individuals to lead their own recovery journey, so they can thrive in parenting... and life.
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