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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
- Family Assistance and Social Determinant Funds
- Real Talk Podcast
- Request for Case Records
- Request for Appeal Substantiation or Central Registry Appeal
- DCF Employee Assistance Program
- Requests for Freedom of Information or Data
- Fatherhood Initiative of Connecticut
- Human Trafficking (HART)
- Licensed Facilities
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- Interpreter Services
- *Notice Regarding Service of Subpoenas
- Racial Justice
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- Town Pages
- Wilderness School
News and Press
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9/12/2023
Governor Lamont Forms Advisory Panel Within His Administration To Develop Coordinated Strategies That Support the Well-Being of Children and Young People
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9/5/2023
Hartford Courant: Opinion: Addressing the CT child welfare workforce crisis and shifting focus from blame to change
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8/2/2023
Governor Lamont And Commissioner Dorantes Announce Opening Of Four Children’s Urgent Crisis Centers
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4/28/2023
Lt. Governor, State Officials Highlight CTDCF And CTDOAG Partnership To Prevent Child Abuse and Animal Cruelty
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4/20/2023
Lt. Governor, Department of Children and Families Raises Awareness About Safe Havens Act for Newborns
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes
Contact
Commissioner's Office
Department of Children and Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford CT 06106
Phone Number: 860-550-6300