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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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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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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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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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Protection against lawsuits
Learn why you can safely report suspected child abuse without fear of a civil or criminal lawsuit.
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Report child abuse
You can report suspected child abuse, neglect, or exploitation by phone or online.
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Respond to an abused child
Read this advice on how to talk to a child when they tell you they or someone they know is being abused.
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Child abuse definition
Sadly, there are many ways children are physically and mentally abused. Learn what they are and how you may notice them.
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Child abuse mandated reporters
Find out whether you’re a mandated reporter who must report suspected child abuse or neglect.
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