Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101-1—17a-101-10. (Repealed) Repealed November 7, 2008. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-1. Scope of regulations (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-2. Definitions (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-3. Reports of child abuse or neglect (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-4. Investigation of reports of child abuse or neglect by the department (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-5. Notification of law enforcement agencies—removal of child from the home—child to remain in own home (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 5…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101(e)-6. Termination of protective services (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-1. DefinitionsAs used in sections 17a-101k-1 to 17a-101k-16, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies: (1) \"Department\" means Department of Children and Families;(2) \"Commissioner\" means the Commissione…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-10. The administrative hearing decision(a) The administrative hearing decision shall be a final decision, pursuant to section 4-179 of the Connecticut General Statutes, unless designated in writing as a proposed decision by t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-11. Reconsideration and appeal(a) Any request for reconsideration of a final decision is governed by section 4-181a of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) Any individual found to be responsible for abuse or neglect who is a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-12. Substantiations prior to May 1, 2000A person may appeal a substantiation of abuse or neglect made by the department prior to May 1, 2000, by sending a written request for an internal review to the department, unless such …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-13. Disclosure(a) Information about an investigation, a substantiation or the name of a person entered on the central registry may only be disclosed outside the department in accordance with sections 17a-28 and 17a-101a to 17…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-14. Disclosure pending appeal(a) If the department receives a request for a background check of an individual responsible before the time for requesting an internal review or administrative hearing has expired or while an app…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-15. Access to the central registry(a) The department shall provide for use of the central registry on a twenty-four (24) hour daily basis to prevent or discover abuse of children. (b) Access to the central registry shall be l…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-16. Expunged reports and investigationsReports of neglect and abuse that were not accepted for investigation by the Hotline shall be kept for sixty (60) days from the date the report is received and then expunged. Reports of …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-2. Notice of substantiation or listing on central registry(a) Any person: (1) who has been substantiated as an individual responsible for child abuse or neglect pursuant to section 17a-101g of the Connecticut General Statutes…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-3. Criteria for registry finding that individual responsible for abuse or neglect of a child poses a risk to the health, safety or well-being of children(a) In order to enter the name of an individual responsible on the centr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-4. Request for internal review(a) Any person: (1) who has been substantiated as an individual responsible for child abuse or neglect; (2) against whom a determination is made that the individual's name should be entered on th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-5. Conduct of the internal review(a) Upon timely receipt by the department office or unit that conducted the abuse or neglect investigation of a request for an internal review of a substantiation or registry finding, the offi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-6. Request for an administrative hearing(a) Any person: (1) who has been substantiated as an individual responsible for child abuse or neglect; (2) against whom a registry finding is made; or (3) who is the parent or guardian…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-7. Scheduling the administrative hearing(a) The administrative hearing shall be scheduled by the department not later than thirty (30) days after the date the request is received by the commissioner. Notice of the hearing dat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-8. Conduct of the administrative hearing(a) The administrative hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the commissioner or designee. The agency's case may be presented by any agency employee or other des…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-101k-9. The administrative hearing recordThe record shall include: (1) written notices related to the case; (2) all petitions, pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings, if any; (3) evidence received or considered; (4) questions…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-10. Parental consentParental or guardian consent is required prior to the provision of mental health services, except when a child or youth seeks services pursuant to section 19a-14c of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Adopte…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-11. Applications for the voluntary services program(a) The parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen, or a child age fourteen or older or a youth seeking admission to the voluntary services program shall initiate …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-12. Termination of services(a) A child or youth admitted to the voluntary services program shall be deemed to be within the care of the commissioner until such admission is terminated. (b) The commissioner shall terminate the a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-13. The case service plan(a) In cases in which a child or youth is determined to be eligible for voluntary services, the case service plan shall be completed within fifty-five calendar days of the approval of the application. (…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-14. Assessment and services to be provided under the voluntary services program(a) The department shall complete an assessment of the child or youth which shall be part of the case service plan and which shall include: (1) A co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-15. Petition to probate court(a) The department shall petition the probate court not more than one hundred twenty (120) days after a child or youth's admission pursuant to subsection (c) of section 17a-11 of the Connecticut Gen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-16. Dispositional hearingThe commissioner shall file a motion requesting a dispositional hearing on the status of the child or youth not more than twelve (12) months after a child or youth is admitted to the department through …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-17. Voluntary services hearing(a) The department shall conduct a Voluntary Services Hearing when admission to the voluntary services program is denied and the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a child a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-18. Voluntary services hearing procedures(a) The written notice given to the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a child aged fourteen or more or a youth or the attorney for said child or youth pursuant t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-19. Scheduling the voluntary services hearing(a) The Voluntary Services Hearing shall be scheduled by the hearing unit within thirty (30) calendar days of the date the request is received by the manager of the Administrative He…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-1—17a-11-3. (Repealed) Repealed September 26, 2001. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-11

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-20. Pre-hearing conference for a voluntary services hearing(a) The hearing officer may involve the parties and their representatives in a pre-hearing conference preceding the Voluntary Services Hearing for the purpose of: (1) s…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-21. Conduct of the voluntary services hearing(a) The Voluntary Services Hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated by the commissioner, or designee. (b) The hearing officer shall have the power to administer oat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-22. Party and intervenor status in voluntary services hearings(a) Parties to the Voluntary Services Hearing shall be the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a child or youth over the age of fourteen and t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-23. The voluntary services hearing record(a) The record shall include: (1) written notices related to the case;(2) all petitions, pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings, if any;(3) evidence received or considered;(4) quest…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-24. The voluntary services hearing decision(a) The hearing officer shall be responsible for preparing the memorandum of decision which shall be mailed within thirty (30) calendar days of the conclusion of the hearing to the par…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-25. Continuing careA person who has passed his eighteenth birthday but has not yet reached his twenty-first birthday, may be permitted to remain voluntarily in the Voluntary Services program pursuant to subsection (g) of sectio…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-26. Transition to other servicesThe department shall provide a plan for the transition of a child or youth from the voluntary services program to adult services provided by one or more state agencies, if such services are avail…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-27. Parental liability(a) The parent of any child or youth receiving assistance through the voluntary services program may be liable for the support of the child or youth in accordance with sections 4a-12 and 4-66d of the Conne…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-4. Scope of regulationsRegulations 17a-11-4 through 17a-11-27, inclusive, apply to voluntary services provided by the Department of Children and Families pursuant to section 17a-11 of the Connecticut General Statutes. The volun…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-5. DefinitionsAs used in sections 17a-11-4 through 17a-11-27, inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following definitions apply: (a) \"Case Service Plan\" means the treatment plan prescribed by the de…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-6. Voluntary admission of a child or youth(a) The commissioner may, pursuant to subsection (a) of section 17a-11 of the Connecticut General Statutes, admit a child or youth to the voluntary services program. (b) Application for…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-7. Admission criteria(a) A child or youth eligible for the voluntary services program shall meet the criteria prescribed in subdivisions (1) through (4) of this subsection: (1) The child or youth has an emotional, behavioral or…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-11-8. Admission restrictionsThe following types of cases shall not be accepted under the voluntary services program unless the provisions of this section are waived by the commissioner or designee pursuant to section 17a-11-11 of …