About Us
The Legal Division oversees the many and varied legal aspects of DCF’s mission in area offices and at central office. In addition, the Records Unit and the Administrative Hearings Unit are within the Legal Division. The Records Unit oversees the management and retention of DCF records, including responding to requests from third parties for copies of such records in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. The Administrative Hearings Unit is responsible for conducting administrative hearings which provide a neutral forum for fair and independent resolution of contested matters.
Policy References: DCF Policy 6-1; DCF Policy 6-5.
Summary of Substantiation Hearing Decisions
January 2000 to December 2025
Coming off the Department's Child Abuse and Neglect Registry
To Request Records, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and Internal Review or Administrative Hearing Requests, please visit: https://dcfct.govqa.us/WEBAPP/_rs
Notice Regarding Service of Subpoenas
Please be advised that staff are not on site at DCF offices in order to accept service of a subpoena. Prior to serving a subpoena, please contact the legal staff in the respective office. The legal staff will contact the subject of the subpoena and assist in arranging service. Email is recommended for initial contact.
Contact information for all legal staff can be found here: Legal Directory
For Central Office subpoenas or any questions, please contact Staff Attorney Lynn Hebert at lynn.hebert@ct.gov.