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FAQ's

Acronyms (commonly used in DCF)
Background Checks
Careline
Congregate Care
Contracts
CT Fosters Q&A
Definitions of "Abuse" and "Neglect"
Diversity and Equity
Domestic Violence (aka Intimate Partner Violence)
FAQ's on Adoption Search
Health Advocates
How to Discipline your Child
Human Resources: Full Time Employees
Human Resources: Part Time Employees
IFCS (Integrated Family Care and Support)
Intimate Partner Violence
Leaving your Child Alone
Mandated Reporters (who is a mandated reporter?)
Mandated Reporter Training
Myths
"Parent's Right to Know" Brochures
Reporting Abuse and Neglect
Road to Fostering
Safe Haven's Act
Safe Sleep Environments Practice Guide
Safe Sleep Flyer - English
Safe Sleep Flyer - Español
Substance Use
Trauma Informed Care
Unified School District 2 (USD2)
Which DCF Office covers the town where I live?
Who are the children?
Why Foster?
Wilderness School
Working Together