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11/13/2025

New Program Allows Teens in DCF Care to Open Bank Accounts, Receive Financial Literacy Training

Governor Ned Lamont, the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Liberty Bank today announced that teens who are in the care of DCF will now be able to open bank accounts without a cosigner or legal guardian thanks to a new joint initiative between DCF and Liberty Bank.

3/14/2024

CT DCF ANNOUNCES NEW STARR ENHANCEMENT PLAN

(HARTFORD) - Department of Children and Families-contracted Short Term Assessment and Respite (STAR) homes are a critical part of the larger children's behavioral health system.

9/5/2023

Hartford Courant Opinion

America is facing a child welfare workforce crisis. Some child welfare agencies are reporting vacancies as high as 35-45 percent of their workforce, particularly among investigators of child abuse and neglect.

4/28/2023

State Officials Highlight CTDCF And CTDOAG Partnership To Prevent Child Abuse and Animal Cruelty

(Newington) - Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, state and federal officials and animal welfare advocates today discussed the connection between animal cruelty, child maltreatment and other forms of interpersonal violence.

7/26/2022

2022 Child Tax Rebate - Deadline to file is July 31st

The 2022 Child Tax Rebate was recently authorized by the Connecticut General Assembly and signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont.

3/8/2022

CT Family First Prevention Plan approved by federal government

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) is excited to present the fully approved plan, which will strengthen the wellbeing of children by focusing on prevention and early intervention.

10/13/2021

Court Monitor Determines DCF Meets Outcome Measures for Needs Met and In-Home Visitation

Outcome measures of how well the Department of Children and Families meets the needs of children who come to their attention and the frequency of successful in-home visitation have been met, according to the Juan F. Consent Decree Court Monitor's Office.