Related Resources

The following are program resources for surrogate parents and useful resources to other interested members of the public including our sister agency, the Department of Children and Families.

• Surrogate Program Procedures Manual (Updated March 2025)
• 2024-25 Surrogate Parents Contact Information
• Timeline for Initial Evaluation Memo
• Independent Evaluation Guidelines
• DCF Regional Education Consultants
• DCF Guidelines for Notification to Local Education Agency (LEA) via Form 603
• Instructions for Closing and Returning Files to CSDE
• Complaint Resolution Process Packet and Forms
• Procedural Safeguards for Parents and Students
• Surrogate Parent and DCF PPT Participation Guidelines
• Observation Guiding Questions