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Connecticut State Department of Children and Families
Most Popular Links
- ABOUT DCF (Links to webpages on this site)
- Mandated Reporter Portal - Non-Emergent Reporting
- CAPTA -Newborn Notification Portal
- Connecticut Family First
- CONTACT US - Addresses/Phone #'s (of DCF Facilities/Offices/Regions)
- COVID-19 Information and Resources
- LEGAL - Forms/Policy Manual/Practice Guides/Regulations/Substantiations
- Office of Community Relations (1-866-637-4737, M-F 9-5 ONLY)
- Provider Information Exchange (PIE)
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- What Every Parent Should Know
DCF Reports
Important Resources
- Background Checks
- DCF Employee Assistance Program
- DCF Record Request Form
- Fatherhood Initiative of Connecticut
- Human Trafficking (HART)
- Internships / Educational Opportunities
- Interpreter Services
- *Notice Regarding Service of Subpoenas
- Racial Justice
- Sibling Connections Camp
- Spotlight on Whats Right
- Town Pages
- Wilderness School
News and Press
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7/26/2022
2022 Child Tax Rebate - Deadline to file is July 31st!
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6/10/2022
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes Receives Casey Excellence for Children Leadership Award
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5/26/2022
SPOTLIGHT ON WHAT'S RIGHT!
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3/24/2022
GOVERNOR LAMONT APPLAUDS FEDERAL COURT RULING ENDING JUAN F CONSENT DECREE
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3/14/2022
Joint Motion Filed for DCF to Exit Juan F. Consent Decree Federal Oversight
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes
Contact
Commissioner's Office
Department of Children and Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford CT 06106
Phone Number: 860-550-6300