The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Law Enforcement Unit (DMV LEU) and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), in partnership with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Homeland Security, and the Connecticut State Police, is intensifying its ongoing commitment to combat human trafficking during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) national five-day Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative, taking place January 12-16.

Gordon Baird’s daughter, Alliyah, 14, was never far from his mind. She remained his hope in the darkest moments when he was in and out of the prison system for nonviolent offenses for the past 14 years.

Youth Law Center’s Quality Parenting Initiative names Daniel Reyes as one of only six national 2025 Elevate and Celebrate honorees for his leadership in strengthening family bonds and reimagining foster care.

Governor Ned Lamont and Department of Children and Families (DCF) Interim Commissioner Susan Hamilton today celebrated Connecticut Adoption Day with over 40 children being adopted in courtrooms across the state.

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.

Pilot Program Began at Bridgeport Hospital, Will Expand to St. Vincent’s Medical Center on May 31, 2024

April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month

(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.