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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.

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.