Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-74. Notification of closure or termination of services(a) Each child placing agency shall inform the commissioner whenever and for whatever reason the chief administrative officer or the governing board believes the child plac…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-75. Waiver provision for a child placing agencyA child placing agency shall comply with all relevant regulations unless a waiver for specific requirements of such regulations has been granted by the commissioner or his designe…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-76. RecruitmentThe child placing agency shall provide for the diligent recruitment of potential foster families and prospective adoptive families. Such recruitment shall reflect, to the extent possible, the ethnic and racial d…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-77. Causes for, denying, revoking or refusing to renew an approval(a) An approval may be denied, revoked, or its renewal refused for any of the following causes whenever a foster or prospective adoptive family: (1) Fails to co…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-78. Disposition of approval documentationWhenever any changes to the specifications set forth on an approval documentation are made, a new assessment of the approved foster or prospective adoptive family may be conducted by th…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-79. Approval of staff as providers restricted(a) A child placing agency using its own staff as a foster family shall ensure that the responsibility for care and for case management are assigned to separate, unrelated staff. (b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-80. Supervision of homes approved by a child placing agency(a) Any person or entity applying for a child placing agency license shall agree to assume full responsibility for, and to demonstrate the ability to inspect, review, …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-81. Reports of violations of regulations(a) If a child placing agency receives information that a foster family or prospective adoptive family it has approved may be in violation of sections 17a-150-51 through 17a-150-123, inc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-82. Reports of abuse or neglectAll cases of suspected abuse or neglect shall be reported to the department in accordance with Section 17a-101 et seq, of the Connecticut General Statutes. (Effective February 20, 1997)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-83. Case recordsEach child placing agency shall maintain a current confidential case record for each child, including: Family, social, and health history; reason for acceptance for service; services to be provided to the child…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-84. Maintenance of confidential recordsAll confidential case records shall be kept secure and maintained in locked files on the premises of the child placing agency. Confidential case records shall not be available to anyone o…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-85. Transfer of case recordsAll confidential case records, as required under section 17a-150-83 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, shall become the property of the State of Connecticut upon the closing of a chil…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-86. FacilitiesThe facilities of the child placing agency shall include a waiting room and at least one (1) separate office or interviewing room which will provide privacy. (Effective February 20, 1997)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-87. Discharge of childrenDischarge of a child from child placing agency care shall be to the person, persons, or child placing agency having legal guardianship of the child. Discharge may be to another child placing agency or …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-88. Evaluation before placement(a) Before placing a child in a foster family or prospective adoptive family, the child placing agency shall secure and evaluate information necessary to determine if a foster or adoptive placeme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-89. Consent for placementsPlacement shall only be made with the consent of the guardian. Such consent may be verbal but shall be followed, as soon as is reasonably possible, by written consent on a form prescribed or authorize…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-90. Assessment of foster or prospective adoptive parents and members of the householdEach child placing agency shall conduct an assessment of any applicant for a foster family or prospective adoptive family approval or for the…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-91. Granting of approval is not transferable or assignable(a) Foster families or prospective adoptive families approved through a child placing agency shall be granted such approval by a licensed child placing agency only to t…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-92. Access to documentation of approvalFoster families or prospective adoptive families approved through a child placing agency shall keep a letter or other form of documentation from such agency proving they are approved and …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-93. Access of commissioner or child placing agency to premisesEach foster family or prospective adoptive family shall grant the commissioner or his designee or child placing agency access to the child, premises and documents r…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-94. Interstate placement of childrenEach child placing agency, foster family or prospective adoptive family shall comply with state statutes and regulations regarding the interstate placement of children prior to accepting pla…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-95. Physical requirements of foster and prospective adoptive homes(a) Dwelling and furnishings shall be clean and comfortable and in good repair.(b) State and local fire codes shall be observed by all foster families and prosp…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-96. TelephoneAll foster and prospective adoptive homes shall have a working telephone with emergency numbers posted in an easily visible location. The department or child placing agency shall be notified within one (1) busines…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-97. Children’s bedroom, clothing and privacy(a) (1) Each bedroom shall be enclosed on all sides, with a window and a door that leads into a hallway or other common living area. (2) Each bedroom shall have at least two approved…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-98. Food and water(a) All food for human consumption, food storage and preparation, personal cleanliness and general care of the home shall meet generally accepted health standards. (b) No non-pasteurized milk products shall b…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-150-99. Firearms and weaponsFirearms or other types of dangerous weapons are discouraged in foster and prospective adoptive homes. The department or child placing agency shall be notified by any foster or prospective adoptive pare…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-155-1. 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-155-10. Hearing on denial, revocation or limiting of license (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-155-11. Suspension of license (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-155-12. Return of license to 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 11, 2014)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-155-13. Waiver provision (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-155-14. Permanent family residence (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-155-15. Construction (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-155-16. Determination of fire safety (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-155-17. Physical plant requirements (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-155-18. Permanent family residence parents (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-155-19. Occupation of parent (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-155-2. Bed capacity (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-155-20. Medical examination (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-155-21. Communicable diseases (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-155-22. Income (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-155-23. Governing board (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-155-24. Requirements relative to parents (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-155-25. Contact with biological parents (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-155-26. Child's plan (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-155-27. Roomers or boarders (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-155-28. Water supply, sewage and garbage facilities (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-155-29. Milk (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-155-3. Types of licenses to be issued (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-155-30. Clothing (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)