Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-16. Placement of a related child in the home of a relative pending certification (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (Ju…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-17. Physical requirements of home. Food. Water. Clothing. Privacy (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AU…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-18. Waiver of requirements (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-114 AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-19. Requirements relating to certified relatives (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Ge…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-1—17a-114-13. (Repealed) Repealed March 22, 1995. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-114

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-20. Causes for denying certification (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-21. Hearing on denial of certification (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. §…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-22. Issuance of certification. Term. Recertification. Not transferable or assignable (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-23. Access of commissioner or designee to premises (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUTHORITY: Conn. …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-24. Causes for revocation of certification (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective March 22, 1995; Amended May 10, 1999; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187. (June 11, 2014) AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-114-25. (Repealed) Repealed May 10, 1999. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-114 AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-114

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-10. Amount of periodic subsidy(a) The amount of periodic subsidy payment shall not exceed the current cost of foster maintenance care as determined by the Department. Such payments shall be adjusted to reflect any changes in t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-11. When subsidy is granted(a) The subsidy may be granted only for the child certified as a special needs child prior to adoption (except as provided for below). (b) A request by the adoptive parent(s) for subsidy after a fina…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-12. Annual review of the subsidy(a) The Department will conduct a biennial review of the continued need for subsidy. (1) The adoptive parents shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the condition which caused the child …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-13. Reapplication for subsidy(a) Subsequent to termination of a subsidy, adoptive parents of a child, who was previously certified and received a subsidy as a special needs child, may reapply. (b) Upon determination by the Com…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-14. Adoption subsidy review board(a) Any subsidy decision by the Commissioner may be appealed by a licensed child-placing agency or the adopting parent(s) to the Adoption Subsidy Review Board. (b) The Adoption Subsidy Review B…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-1—17a-116-5. (Repealed) Repealed May 10, 1999. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-116

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-6. Scope of regulationsThe following regulations pertaining to subsidized adoption of special needs children are being adopted to establish and maintain an ongoing program of subsidized adoption. (Effective March 22, 1994) AUT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-7. Definitions(a) Department means Department of Children and Families.(b) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families or designee. (c) Current cost of foster maintenance care means the rates…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-8. Criteria for certification as a special needs child(a) The child is a ward of the Commissioner or is to be placed in adoption by a licensed child-placing agency. (b) The adopting family is approved for adoption placement by…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-116-9. Types and duration of subsidy(a) A written certification of the need for a subsidy shall be made by the Commissioner. The type, amount, and duration of the subsidy shall be mutually agreed to by the Commissioner and the ado…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-1. Right to hearing - mental health placement (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen.…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-2. Purpose of hearing (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-12 AUTHORIT…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-3. Notice of hearing (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-12 AUTHORITY…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-4. Hearing procedure (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-12 AUTHORITY…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-5. Decision of hearings officer (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-1…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-12-6. Emergency procedures (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) AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-12 AUTHOR…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-1—17a-120-2. (Repealed) Repealed May 10, 1999. AUTHORITY: Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-120

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-3. Scope of regulationsThe following regulations are being adopted to encourage the adoption of handicapped children by providing a medical expense subsidy to the adoptive parents of such children. (Effective March 22, 1994) A…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-4. Definitions(a) Department means Department of Children and Families.(b) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families or designee. (c) High risk of physical or mental disability refers to a …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-5. Eligibility for medical expense subsidy(a) Any child who is blind or physically disabled (as defined by Section 1-1f of the Connecticut General Statutes), mentally disabled, seriously emotionally maladjusted or has a recogn…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-6. Application and determination of eligibility(a) The adoptive parent(s) of a handicapped child must apply in writing to the regional office serving their town of residence for a medical expense subsidy for the care and treat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-7. Annual review of the subsidy(a) The Department will conduct an annual review of the continued need for subsidy. (1) The adoptive parent(s) shall submit a sworn statement indicating that the condition which caused the child …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-8. Reapplication for subsidy(a) If subsequent to the termination of the subsidy, the condition for which subsidy was granted or a related condition reoccurs, the adoptive parent(s) may reapply and shall be granted the medical …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-120-9. Adoption subsidy review board(a) Any subsidy decision by the Department may be appealed by the adoptive parent(s) or by a licensed child placing agency on behalf of the child or such parent(s) to the Adoption Subsidy Review…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-1. Scope of regulationsSections 17a-126-1 through 17a-126-23, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies apply to a program of subsidized guardianship for the benefit of children who: (1) are in the care or cu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-10. Types of subsidy(a) A written certification of the need for a subsidy shall be made by the department. The type and amount of the subsidy shall be mutually agreed to by the department and the relative caregiver prior to th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-11. Homestudy requirements and exemptionsAs a prerequisite to payment of a guardianship subsidy for the benefit of a minor child, a home study report shall be filed with the court having jurisdiction of the case of the minor w…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-12. Subsidy terminationThe guardianship subsidy provided under this section shall terminate:(1) When the child ceases receiving, from the subsidized guardian, the financial support contemplated by section (c) of 17a-126-3 of t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-13. Annual review(a) Annually, the subsidized guardian shall submit to the commissioner, or designee a sworn statement that the child is still receiving, from the subsidized guardian, the financial support contemplated by sect…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-14. Parental liabilityThe parent of any child receiving assistance through the subsidized guardianship program shall remain liable for the support of the child pursuant to Public Act 97-312. (Adopted effective September 1, 199…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-15. Appeal from decisions by the commissioner denying, modifying or terminating a guardianship subsidyThe department shall conduct a subsidy hearing when a person qualified for such hearing under section 17a-126-17 of the regu…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-16. Subsidy hearing procedures(a) The department shall notify the subsidized guardian in writing at least fourteen (14) calendar days before the modification or termination of a guardianship subsidy of its decision to modify o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-17. Request for subsidy hearing(a) A relative caregiver who is the proposed guardian may request a subsidy hearing if a request for subsidy has been denied and the child: (1) is in the care or custody of the commissioner, and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-18. Denial of a request for a subsidy hearingA request for a subsidy hearing shall be denied by the hearings unit when:(1) the relative caregiver fails to qualify for a subsidy hearing pursuant to section 17a-126-17 of the reg…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-19. Scheduling the subsidy hearing(a) The subsidy 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 Hearings Unit. A subsid…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-126-2. DefinitionsAs used in sections 17a-126-1 through 17a-126-23, inclusive, of the regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following definitions apply: (1) \"Care or Custody of the Department\" means committed to or plac…