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Treat substance use disorder
See some of the treatments that help people overcome addiction.
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Minors don't need consent
Read the law that allows people younger than 16 to find and get treatment for substance misuse.
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What is addiction
Find out why addiction is a brain disease.
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Reasons for substance misuse
Learn why adolescents and adults misuse many substances, including alcohol, bath salts, and cannabis.
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Mental health basics and key contacts
Learn when to be concerned about a child’s mental health and how we can help you.
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V.I.T.A.L. policies
Find V.I.T.A.L. policies, tools, and resources for all the practice stages of helping transitional-age, CT DCF-involved young people.
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DCF YAB video series
Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) video series to recruit foster and adoptive parents through honest talks with transitioning youth.
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Education and Training Voucher (ETV)
CT’s Education and Training Voucher helps current and former foster youth pay for job training or college. Learn about eligibility and how to apply.
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Activities for children
Learn about dozens of fun and educational places and websites for children and families.
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Leaving children home alone
Learn when your child is ready to be at home on their own.
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Child abuse information to report
Learn what we want to know about suspected child abuse, including names, addresses, and a description of the abuse.
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Child abuse investigation process
Learn what the Department of Children and Families does when someone reports child abuse.
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Child abuse reporter training
Take the mandated training you need as a school employee or someone else who must report suspected child abuse.
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Confidential child abuse report
Find out how you can report child abuse anonymously or keep your information private.
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Notifying parents
Find out when you should or shouldn’t tell parents you filed a child abuse report about their child.
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Parents right to know
Learn about your rights as a parent in Connecticut.
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