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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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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
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3/8/2022
CT Family First Prevention Plan approved by federal government!
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes
Contact
Commissioner's Office
Department of Children and Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford CT 06106
Phone Number: 860-550-6300