Connecticut Administrative Code

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-155-31. Privacy (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-32. Abuse of children. Discipline (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-33. Children not to be used for fund-raising (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-34. Unauthorized absences (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-35. Reporting to the department (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-4. License not transferable or assignable (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-5. Display of license (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-6. Department access to premises (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-7. Interstate placement of children (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-8. Consultation with licensee (Repealed) Repealed June 11, 2014.(Effective February 1, 1994; Repealed June 11, 2014)Notes: For 2014 repeal, see Sec. 54 of Public Act 14-187.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-155-9. Refusal or revocation 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-16-10. Use of restraint(a) A child or youth may be put in mechanical restraints under one or more of the following circumstances: (1) there is reasonable cause to believe that the child or youth may inflict physical injury on hims…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-11. Use of seclusion(a) A child or youth may be placed in seclusion in an area designated by the head of the institution or facility, for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) hours under one or more of the following circumst…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-12. Use of force(a) A staff member is prohibited from the use of physical force against a child or youth except that reasonable force may be used as necessary: (1) in self defense;(2) to prevent imminent physical injury to the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-13. Institutional policies and proceduresThe head of each institution or facility under the jurisdiction of the commissioner shall adopt as needed written policies and procedures to apply the foregoing regulations to the partic…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-14. Right to 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)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-15. 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)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-16. 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)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-17. Contents of notice (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-16-18. Hearing 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)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-1—17a-16-5. Reserved

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-6. Scope of regulationIn accordance with section 17a-16 of the General Statutes, the Commissioner of Children and Families herewith adopts regulation sections 17a-16-6 through 17a-16-18 concerning the rights of children and you…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-7. DefinitionsAs used in sections 17a-16-6 through 17a-16-18, the following definitions shall apply:(a) \"Commissioner\" means the Commissioner of Children & Families;(b) \"Department\" means the Department of Children & Famili…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-8. Use of the telephone(a) Public telephones shall be made available in appropriate locations in each institution or facility under the jurisdiction of the commissioner. (b) A child or youth shall be permitted to make and recei…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-16-9. Use or receipt of mail(a) Each institution or facility under the jurisdiction of the commissioner shall furnish writing materials and postage to any child or youth desiring them. (b) A child or youth shall be permitted to se…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-1. DefinitionsThe terms used in these regulations shall, in its interpretation, be defined as follows unless the context clearly and specifically provides otherwise: (a) \"Commissioner\": Means the Commissioner of the Departmen…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-10. Calculation of revenue(a) Treatment centers must identify and list all revenue or income earned and/or donated during the fiscal year on the ASCAR. All sources of and restrictions on this income must be listed. The use of n…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-11. Computation of per diem rate for residential care(a) The calculation of a per diem payment rate for residential care will be based on the approved operational program and the ASCAR; specifically, allowable properly allocate…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-12. Computation of per diem payment rate for educational services(a) The calculation of a per diem payment rate for educational services will be based on the operational program and the ASCAR; specifically, properly allocated c…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-13. Temporary supplement(a) A treatment center may apply to the Commissioner for a temporary per diem payment rate supplement for additional residential care not included in the approved program. The need for temporary suppleme…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-14. Interim rate-setting for newly licensed treatment center(a) All newly-licensed treatment centers shall file a proposed operational program with the Commissioner along with a proposed budget on forms provided by the Commissi…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-15. Post-audit adjustments(a) If an audit of the treatment center's records reveals errors which have resulted in overpayment to the treatment center, the department in consultation with SDE may make further adjustments to the …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-16. Hearings(a) Any treatment center which is aggrieved by the rate making decision for residential care pursuant to these regulations, may, within 30 days after written notice thereof, file with the Commissioner of the departm…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-2. Per diem payment for residential care(a) The department will reimburse on a per diem payment basis each treatment center for the residential care of children under the supervision of the Commissioner. For each treatment cent…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-3. Per diem payment for educational services(a) Per diem payments will be made to a treatment center based on the total number of educational days provided to an individual child or minor in an APSEP. (b) Per diem payments for …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-4. ASCAR(a) Each private residential treatment center shall annually file on forms provided by the Commissioner an Audited Single Cost Accounting Report (ASCAR) with the Commissioner by December 1st, for establishing a per diem…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-5. Allowable costs(a) Residential Care Costs:(1) Allowable residential care costs are limited to those allowable costs properly allocated, in accordance with Section 17a-17-8 of these regulations, to residential care. (2) Allow…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-6. Non-allowable costsCosts that are not allowable include but are not limited to:(a) Legal, accounting, professional services and related costs incurred to represent the agency in any actions against federal, state or local ag…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-7. Depreciation/use allowance(a) The straight-line method of calculating depreciation shall be used to compute the useful life of equipment valued at $500 or more based on the initial acquisition cost. Useful life shall be calc…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-8. Allocating costs(a) A portion of allowable costs properly attributable to the provision of educational services shall be allocated in accordance with this section. (b) Allocations shall be based on floor space utilization, i…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-17-9. Offsets to allowable costs(a) Grants, gifts, fund-raising and endowment income anticipated to be received during the next contract year and specifically designated by the donor for payment of allowable costs shall be offset …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-1. Application for fundsApplication for funds under Section 17a-20 of the General Statutes shall be made on forms to be provided by the State Department of Children and Families, hereinafter referred to as the Department. The a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-11. Definitions. As used in section 17a-20-11 to 17a-20-61, except as otherwise provided therein(1) \"Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children\" or \"Clinic\" means a community-based children's mental health facility which pr…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-12. Issuance of license. Not transferable or assignable(a) A license for an Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic for Children shall be issued only to the clinic which makes an application and only for the address shown on the applicat…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-13. Display of licenseEach licensed clinic shall publicly display the license on its premises in a prominent place. (Adopted effective February 1, 1999)

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-14. Access of commissioner or designee to premisesThe Commissioner or his designee shall have access at all reasonable times to the premises described on the license. If child abuse or neglect is suspected, access shall be at a…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-15. Technical consultation with applicant or licenseeExcept as provided in Section 17a-20-17 of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the department shall be available to provide technical consultation with the applica…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-16. Causes for denying, suspending, revoking or refusing to renew licenseA license may be denied, suspended, revoked or its renewal refused for any of the following reasons: (1) Failure to comply with regulations pertaining to …

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-17. Hearing on denial, suspension, revocation or refusal to renew a licenseAny clinic may, within fifteen (15) days after receipt by certified mail of notice of denial, suspension, intended revocation or refusal to renew a lice…

Regulations of Connecticut State AgenciesSec. 17a-20-17a. Suspension of a licenseIf the department finds the health, safety or welfare of children requires emergency action and incorporates a finding to that effect in its order, summary suspension of a license may be ordered pend…