Title 17a — Title 17a: Social and Human Services and Resources
13 chapters · 783 sections in this title.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-53 Training manual for youth suicide prevention programs.
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Sec. 17a-53. Training manual for youth suicide prevention programs. The Department of Children and Families shall develop, within available resources, a training manual for youth suicide prevention programs. (P.A. 89-191, S. 4; P.A. 93-91, S. 1, 2.) History: P.A. 93-91 substitute…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-54 Parent education and support centers.
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Sec. 17a-54. Parent education and support centers. The Department of Children and Families shall establish, within available appropriations, community-based, multiservice parent education and support centers. The goal of each center shall be to improve parenting and enhance famil…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-54a Support for families with children with serious, chronic medical conditions.
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Sec. 17a-54a. Support for families with children with serious, chronic medical conditions. Section 17a-54a is repealed, effective July 1, 2013. (May Sp. Sess. P.A. 04-1, S. 41; P.A. 07-73, S. 2(b); P.A. 13-234, S. 155.)
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-54b Policies and procedures to secure health, safety and well-being of infants affected at birth by drug or alcohol exposure.
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Sec. 17a-54b. Policies and procedures to secure health, safety and well-being of infants affected at birth by drug or alcohol exposure. (a) For purposes of this section, (1) “drug abuse” means the ingestion of controlled substances, as defined in 21 USC 802, without a prescriptio…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-55 Awarding of grants to community service programs based upon effectiveness.
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Sec. 17a-55. Awarding of grants to community service programs based upon effectiveness. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall implement a system of awarding grants to community service programs whereby such programs are funded proportionate to their effectiveness in tre…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-56 17a-56
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Sec. 17a-56. Transferred to Chapter 319rr, Sec. 17b-751b.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-56a 17a-56a
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Sec. 17a-56a. Transferred to Chapter 319rr, Sec. 17b-751c.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-57 Designation of emergency room nursing staff to take physical custody of infant voluntarily surrendered.
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Sec. 17a-57. Designation of emergency room nursing staff to take physical custody of infant voluntarily surrendered. Each hospital operating an emergency room shall designate all members of the emergency room nursing staff as employees authorized to take physical custody of an in…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-58 Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Mother's surrender of custody of infant in hospital. Medical history. Identification bracelet.
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Sec. 17a-58. Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Mother's surrender of custody of infant in hospital. Medical history. Identification bracelet. (a) An employee designated pursuant to section 17a-57 shall take physical custody of any infant thir…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-59 Notification of custody. Assumption of care and control by commissioner. Identification of prospective adoptive parent. Limitation on disclosure of parentage.
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Sec. 17a-59. Notification of custody. Assumption of care and control by commissioner. Identification of prospective adoptive parent. Limitation on disclosure of parentage. (a) Not more than twenty-four hours after taking physical custody of the infant the employee designated purs…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-59a Definitions. Removal of infant from prospective adoptive parent.
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Sec. 17a-59a. Definitions. Removal of infant from prospective adoptive parent. (a) As used in this section, and sections 17a-59 and 17a-59b: (1) “Commissioner” means the Commissioner of Children and Families; (2) “Department” means the Department of Children and Families; (3) “Fo…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-59b Removal of infant. Prospective adoptive parent's right to hearing. Regulations.
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Sec. 17a-59b. Removal of infant. Prospective adoptive parent's right to hearing. Regulations. (a) A prospective adoptive parent who (1) has exercised continuous care and control of an infant in the custody of the commissioner pursuant to section 17a-59 for thirty or more consecut…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6 (Formerly Sec. 17-415). Powers and duties of commissioner.
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Sec. 17a-6. (Formerly Sec. 17-415). Powers and duties of commissioner. The commissioner, or the commissioner's designee, shall: (a) Establish or contract for the use of a variety of facilities and services for identification, evaluation, discipline, rehabilitation, aftercare, tre…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-60 Reunification of parent with infant. Genetic testing requirement. Confidentiality of information provided designated employee.
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Sec. 17a-60. Reunification of parent with infant. Genetic testing requirement. Confidentiality of information provided designated employee. (a) If a person claiming to be a parent or lawful agent of an infant surrendered to a designated employee under section 17a-58 submits a req…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-60a Birth parent contact preference and health history forms. Access by adopted persons and certain other persons.
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Sec. 17a-60a. Birth parent contact preference and health history forms. Access by adopted persons and certain other persons. (a) Upon the request of a birth parent, the Department of Children and Families shall make available to him or her a contact preference form on which the b…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-61 Public information program.
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Sec. 17a-61. Public information program. The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall prepare a public information program about the process established under this section and sections 17a-57 to 17a-60, inclusive, 53-21 and 53-23. Such…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-61a Accreditation of Department of Children and Families by Council on Accreditation.
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Sec. 17a-61a. Accreditation of Department of Children and Families by Council on Accreditation. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall apply, within a reasonable time, for accreditation of the Department of Children and Families by the Council on Accreditation. The commi…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-62 Commissioner of Children and Families to monitor certain at-risk children and youth. Annual report to General Assembly.
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Sec. 17a-62. Commissioner of Children and Families to monitor certain at-risk children and youth. Annual report to General Assembly. Section 17a-62 is repealed, effective July 1, 2019. (P.A. 09-96, S. 1; P.A. 11-240, S. 4; P.A. 14-122, S. 27; P.A. 16-28, S. 6; P.A. 19-120, S. 6.)…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-62a Homeless youth program.
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Sec. 17a-62a. Homeless youth program. (a) As used in this section: (1) “Homeless youth” means a person twenty-three years of age or younger who is without shelter where appropriate care and supervision are available and who lacks a fixed, regular and adequate nighttime residence,…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-62b Services for homeless children and youth.
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Sec. 17a-62b. Services for homeless children and youth. A public or private agency serving children and youth may provide services to a homeless child or youth, as defined in 42 USC 11434a, unless the parent or guardian does not consent to such services or withdraws such consent.…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-63 Internal departmental and administrative case reviews. Results. Department-wide deficiencies. Annual report to General Assembly.
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Sec. 17a-63. Internal departmental and administrative case reviews. Results. Department-wide deficiencies. Annual report to General Assembly. Section 17a-63 is repealed, effective July 7, 2021. (P.A. 09-194, S. 1; P.A. 14-122, S. 29; P.A. 21-140, S. 10.)
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-63a Private service provider. Contract with Department of Children and Families. Measurable outcomes. Annual report to General Assembly.
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Sec. 17a-63a. Private service provider. Contract with Department of Children and Families. Measurable outcomes. Annual report to General Assembly. The Commissioner of Children and Families shall (1) determine measurable outcomes for each type of service provided by a private prov…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-64 Raise the Grade pilot program.
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Sec. 17a-64. Raise the Grade pilot program. Section 17a-64 is repealed, effective July 1, 2018. (P.A. 13-234, S. 123; P.A. 18-31, S. 43.)
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-65 Academic progress reports. Case plan requirements. Plan re ability of facilities and school programs to meet academic and related service needs. Review of educational files.
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Sec. 17a-65. Academic progress reports. Case plan requirements. Plan re ability of facilities and school programs to meet academic and related service needs. Review of educational files. (a) The Departments of Education and Children and Families shall be required to annually trac…
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-66 to 17a-74 17a-66 to 17a-74
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Secs. 17a-66 to 17a-74. Reserved for future use. PART II* COMMITMENT OF MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN *See Sec. 17a-487 re cooperation of Department of Children and Families and Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services in cases involving serious injury or unexpected death of pe…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6a Commissioners to require applicants, vendors and contractors to submit to state and national criminal history records checks and state child abuse and neglect registry checks. Requests to check child abuse and neglect registry by child welfare agencies of other states.
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Sec. 17a-6a. Commissioners to require applicants, vendors and contractors to submit to state and national criminal history records checks and state child abuse and neglect registry checks. Requests to check child abuse and neglect registry by child welfare agencies of other state…
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-6b and 17a-6c Connecticut Juvenile Training School advisory group; review; recommendations; report by commissioner. Adjudicated youths in care and custody of department; reports.
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Secs. 17a-6b and 17a-6c. Connecticut Juvenile Training School advisory group; review; recommendations; report by commissioner. Adjudicated youths in care and custody of department; reports. Sections 17a-6b and 17a-6c are repealed, effective July 1, 2018. (P.A. 03-251, S. 2, 3; P.…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6d Development of procedures responsive to needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Report.
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Sec. 17a-6d. Development of procedures responsive to needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Report. (a) The Commissioner of Children and Families, in collaboration with the Commissioners of Early Childhood, Developmental Services and Social Services, …
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6e Annual report re utilization of Department of Children and Families' services by race and ethnicity.
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Sec. 17a-6e. Annual report re utilization of Department of Children and Families' services by race and ethnicity. Not later than February 15, 2019, and annually thereafter, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall submit a report, in accordance with the provisions of secti…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6f Software application for computers and mobile devices.
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Sec. 17a-6f. Software application for computers and mobile devices. Not later than February 1, 2022, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall develop and maintain a software application for use on computers and mobile devices to facilitate (1) the reporting of nonemergent …
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-6g Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Application to actions and proceedings involving an Indian child.
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Sec. 17a-6g. Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Application to actions and proceedings involving an Indian child. (a) As used in this section, “Indian child” has the same meaning as provided in section 46b-116a. (b) In any action or proceeding under this chapter or chapter 319…
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-7 and 17a-7a (Formerly Sec. 17-415a) and 17a-7a. Parole of delinquent child in commissioner's custody. Standard leave and release policies for delinquent children committed to department.
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Secs. 17a-7 (Formerly Sec. 17-415a) and 17a-7a. Parole of delinquent child in commissioner's custody. Standard leave and release policies for delinquent children committed to department. Sections 17a-7 and 17a-7a are repealed, effective July 1, 2018. (P.A. 74-268, S. 1, 3; P.A. 7…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-75 (Formerly Sec. 17-205b). Definitions.
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Sec. 17a-75. (Formerly Sec. 17-205b). Definitions. For the purposes of sections 17a-75 to 17a-83, inclusive, the following terms shall have the following meanings: “Business day” means Monday through Friday except when a legal holiday falls thereon; “child” means any person less …
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-76 (Formerly Sec. 17a-205c). Application for commitment of mentally ill child. Jurisdiction. Transfer to Superior Court. Appointment of counsel. Three-judge court, powers.
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Sec. 17a-76. (Formerly Sec. 17a-205c). Application for commitment of mentally ill child. Jurisdiction. Transfer to Superior Court. Appointment of counsel. Three-judge court, powers. (a) An application for commitment of a mentally ill child to a hospital for mental illness shall b…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-77 (Formerly Sec. 17-205d). Hearing. Notice to child, parents, guardian. Availability of records. Physicians, appointment; certificate; report. Right of child to be at hearing. Order for commitment. Transfer to other institutions. Recommitment.
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Sec. 17a-77. (Formerly Sec. 17-205d). Hearing. Notice to child, parents, guardian. Availability of records. Physicians, appointment; certificate; report. Right of child to be at hearing. Order for commitment. Transfer to other institutions. Recommitment. (a) Upon receipt of such …
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-78 (Formerly Sec. 17-205e). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder. Examination. Discharge. Rights to be explained. Hearing. Duties of hospital. Order for continued hospitalization. Immediate discharge. Issuance of emergency certificate.
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Sec. 17a-78. (Formerly Sec. 17-205e). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder. Examination. Discharge. Rights to be explained. Hearing. Duties of hospital. Order for continued hospitalization. Immediate discharge. Issuance of emergency certificate. …
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-79 (Formerly Sec. 17-205f). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder.
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Sec. 17a-79. (Formerly Sec. 17-205f). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, any hospital may admit any child for diagnosis or treatment of a mental disorder upon the written request of the…
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-8 and 17a-8a (Formerly Sec. 17-415b) and 17a-8a. Custody of children and youths committed to commissioner as delinquent; term, escape, violation of parole, return to custody; vocational parole. Authorized leave for delinquent child committed to department.
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Secs. 17a-8 (Formerly Sec. 17-415b) and 17a-8a. Custody of children and youths committed to commissioner as delinquent; term, escape, violation of parole, return to custody; vocational parole. Authorized leave for delinquent child committed to department. Sections 17a-8 and 17a-8…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-80 (Formerly Sec. 17-205g). Right of review of status as voluntary patient. Hearing. Child's right to be at hearing. Duties of hospital.
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Sec. 17a-80. (Formerly Sec. 17-205g). Right of review of status as voluntary patient. Hearing. Child's right to be at hearing. Duties of hospital. If any child fourteen years of age or over hospitalized upon the written request of his or her parent under section 17a-79, or his or…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-81 (Formerly Sec. 17-205h). Parental consent necessary for treatment. Exceptions.
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Sec. 17a-81. (Formerly Sec. 17-205h). Parental consent necessary for treatment. Exceptions. (a) Parental consent shall be necessary for treatment. In the event such consent is withheld or immediately unavailable and the physician, physician assistant or advanced practice register…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-82 (Formerly Sec. 17-205i). Payment of commitment and transportation expenses.
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Sec. 17a-82. (Formerly Sec. 17-205i). Payment of commitment and transportation expenses. (a) When any child is in need of hospitalization and is hospitalized in a state hospital for children under sections 17a-75 to 17a-83, inclusive, or when an applicant is indigent, all fees an…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-83 (Formerly Sec. 17-205j). Fraudulent or malicious application, order, request, certification or report re commitment or mental disorder of child.
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Sec. 17a-83. (Formerly Sec. 17-205j). Fraudulent or malicious application, order, request, certification or report re commitment or mental disorder of child. Any person who wilfully files or attempts to file or conspires with any person to file a fraudulent or malicious applicati…
Conn. Gen. Stat. §§ 17a-84 to 17a-89 17a-84 to 17a-89
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Secs. 17a-84 to 17a-89. Reserved for future use.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-8b Department to report missing and abducted children committed to custody of commissioner.
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Sec. 17a-8b. Department to report missing and abducted children committed to custody of commissioner. The Department of Children and Families shall report any missing or abducted child who was committed to the custody of the commissioner to the law enforcement authority having ju…
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-9 (Formerly Sec. 17-417). Appointment of deputy commissioners, directors and administrative heads.
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Sec. 17a-9. (Formerly Sec. 17-417). Appointment of deputy commissioners, directors and administrative heads. (a) The commissioner shall appoint, after consultation with the state advisory council, and may remove in a like manner, two deputy commissioners who shall be in the uncla…