Part I - GENERAL PROVISIONS

Section 17a-1 - (Formerly Sec. 17-410). Definitions
Section 17a-2 - (Formerly Sec. 17-411). Composition of department. Name change
Section 17a-3 - (Formerly Sec. 17-412). Powers and duties of department. Comprehensive strategic plan
Section 17a-3a - [Repealed]
Section 17a-3b - Education unit for the education of children residing in juvenile justice facilities and incarcerated children
Section 17a-4 - (Formerly Sec. 17-413). State Advisory Council on Children and Families. Appointment. Powers and duties
Section 17a-4a - Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Membership. Reports
Section 17a-5 - (Formerly Sec. 17-414). Appointment of commissioner
Section 17a-6 - (Formerly Sec. 17-415). Powers and duties of commissioner
Section 17a-6a - Commissioners to require applicants, vendors and contractors to submit to state and national criminal history records checks and state child abuse and neglect registry checks. Requests to check child abuse and neglect registry by child welfare agencies of other states
Section 17a-6b and 17a-6c - [Repealed]
Section 17a-6d - Development of procedures responsive to needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Report
Section 17a-6e - Annual report re utilization of Department of Children and Families' services by race and ethnicity
Section 17a-6f - Software application for computers and mobile devices
Section 17a-6g - Connecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Application to actions and proceedings involving an Indian child
Section 17a-7 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-8 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-8b - Department to report missing and abducted children committed to custody of commissioner
Section 17a-9 - (Formerly Sec. 17-417). Appointment of deputy commissioners, directors and administrative heads
Section 17a-10 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-10a - Visitation of child in care and custody of commissioner. Communication during public health or national emergency. Policy for temporary cessation of in-person visitation
Section 17a-10b - Commissioner to make reasonable effort to identify and notify relatives when child removed from custody of parent
Section 17a-10c - Youth Advisory Board. Sibling Bill of Rights. Meeting between caseworker and child
Section 17a-10d - Youth advisory councils
Section 17a-10e - Children in Care Bill of Rights and Expectations. Meeting between caseworker and child
Section 17a-11 - (Formerly Sec. 17-419). Voluntary admission. Termination of admission. Transfer. Permanency plan. Review of plan by Probate Court. Appeals. Regulations. Plan for care and treatment of persons eighteen years of age or older
Section 17a-12 - (Formerly Sec. 17-420). Transfer of child or youth to other program, agency, organization or facility
Section 17a-13 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-14 - (Formerly Sec. 17-420b). Completion of special education programs permitted. Payment by Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services
Section 17a-15 - (Formerly Sec. 17-421). Development of treatment and permanent placement plan. Review of plan. Modifications. Application for review. Hearing. Procedure
Section 17a-15a - Inclusion of information in documents concerning permanent placement plan
Section 17a-15b - Department responsibilities re child eligible for benefits from Social Security Administration. Documentation of benefit eligibility in child's permanency plan
Section 17a-15c - Inclusion of educational, vocational and financial information in permanency plan documents and hearings
Section 17a-15d - Policy for Social Security disability insurance benefits received by children
Section 17a-16 - (Formerly Sec. 17-440). Rights of children and youths under the supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families
Section 17a-16a - School placement for children in out-of-home care. Nexus school districts
Section 17a-17 - (Formerly Sec. 17-421a). Direct payment for goods and services. Single cost accounting system for payment of room and board and education expenses. Payment system for child care facilities
Section 17a-18 - (Formerly Sec. 17-422). Receipt of grants or gifts
Section 17a-19 - (Formerly Sec. 17-422a). Administration of the parent-child resource system
Section 17a-20 - (Formerly Sec. 17-424). Definition of psychiatric clinic and child guidance clinic. Grant of funds
Section 17a-20a - Behavioral health consultation and care coordination program. Plan. Regulations
Section 17a-20b - Department of Children and Families in-home respite care services fund
Section 17a-20c - Funding for peer-to-peer support program for parents and caregivers of children with mental and behavioral health issues
Section 17a-21 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-21a - Guidelines for use and management of psychotropic medications. Database established
Section 17a-22 - (Formerly Sec. 17-425). Extended day treatment programs. Grants. Definition of day treatment center
Section 17a-22a - Connecticut Community KidCare. Requirements. Memorandum of understanding for joint administration. Consultation during development. Federal waivers or amendments
Section 17a-22b - Local needs assessment by community collaborative. Lead service agencies to coordinate care of children and youths enrolled in Connecticut Community KidCare. Community collaborative composition and responsibilities
Section 17a-22c - Performance measures for Connecticut Community KidCare. Curricula and training
Section 17a-22d - Establishment of organization with regional local chapters to provide family-to-family support, family advocates and assistance with individual service plan process and to encourage participation in Connecticut Community KidCare planning
Section 17a-22e - [Repealed]
Section 17a-22f - Behavioral health services. Contract with administrative services organizations. Clinical management
Section 17a-22g - Connecticut Community KidCare. Disclosure of case-specific information. Limitations
Section 17a-22h - Behavioral Health Partnership. Development and implementation
Section 17a-22i - Designation of directors for Behavioral Health Partnership. Memoranda of understanding re activities of administrative services organizations
Section 17a-22j - Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council. Members. Duties
Section 17a-22k - Behavioral Health Partnership clinical management committee. Established. Members
Section 17a-22l - Consumer and provider appeal procedures
Section 17a-22m - Annual evaluation of Behavioral Health Partnership. Report to General Assembly
Section 17a-22n - Monitoring implementation of the Behavioral Health Partnership. Annual report to General Assembly
Section 17a-22o - Behavioral Health Partnership rate setting. Review by Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council
Section 17a-22p - Use of administrative services organizations for Behavioral Health Partnership. Services to be provided. Coordination of benefits
Section 17a-22q - Certification of providers of behavioral health Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services and rehabilitation services for HUSKY A
Section 17a-22r - Documents re behavioral and mental health evaluation and treatment resources for children. Posting, distribution and provision of documents
Section 17a-22s to 17a-22z - Reserved for future use
Section 17a-22aa - Availability of flexible emergency funding for children with psychiatric disabilities
Section 17a-22bb - Implementation plan for meeting mental, emotional and behavioral needs of children. Departmental strategies. Training. Reimbursement. Records re instances of physical restraint and seclusion
Section 17a-22cc - Professional development training provided to pediatricians and child care providers
Section 17a-22dd - Coordination of home visitation programs. Public information and education campaign
Section 17a-22ee - Animal-assisted therapy and activities. Animal-assisted critical incident response teams
Section 17a-22ff - Children's Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board
Section 17a-22gg - Home Visitation Program Consortium
Section 17a-22hh - Data repository for emergency mobile psychiatric services personnel.
Section 17a-22ii - Mental and Behavioral Health Treatment Fund
Section 17a-22jj - Social Determinants of Mental Health Fund
Section 17a-23 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-24 - (Formerly Sec. 17-428). Regulation of motor vehicles and roadways by superintendents of institutions
Section 17a-25 - (Formerly Sec. 17-429). Superintendents and directors of facilities. Qualifications, responsibilities and duties
Section 17a-26 - (Formerly Sec. 17-430). Use of federal funds available for services to children
Section 17a-27 - (Formerly Sec. 17-372). Investment and use of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School donation fund
Section 17a-27a - [Repealed]
Section 17a-27b - [Repealed]
Section 17a-27c - [Repealed]
Section 17a-27d - [Repealed]
Section 17a-27e - [Repealed]
Section 17a-27f - [Repealed]
Section 17a-28 - (Formerly Sec. 17-431). Definitions. Confidentiality and access to records; exceptions. Procedure for aggrieved persons
Section 17a-29 - (Formerly Sec. 17-433). Committal or transfer of persons under age of eighteen prohibited; exception
Section 17a-30 - (Formerly Sec. 17-434). Regional advisory councils. Appointments and terms
Section 17a-31 - (Formerly Sec. 17-435). Transfer of administration and control of certain institutions, facilities and personal property to Commissioner of Children and Families. Transfer of certain funds
Section 17a-32 - (Formerly Sec. 17-435a). Names of children's facilities designated
Section 17a-32a - Children's facilities' annual report to State Advisory Council on Children and Families and advisory groups
Section 17a-33 - (Formerly Sec. 17-435c). Undercliff Mental Health Center buildings and facilities under the control of the Department of Developmental Services
Section 17a-34 and 17a-35 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-36 - (Formerly Sec. 17-439). Financial liability for services
Section 17a-37 - (Formerly Sec. 17-441). Establishment of school district in the Department of Children and Families. Unified School District #2
Section 17a-38 - (Formerly Sec. 17-441a). Home-based treatment programs
Section 17a-39 to 17a-41 - Transferred
Section 17a-42 - (Formerly Sec. 17-444). Photo-listing service established
Section 17a-43 - (Formerly Sec. 17-444a). Registration with photo-listing service
Section 17a-44 - (Formerly Sec. 17-444b). Status of photo-listed children. Referral to national adoption or permanency resource exchanges
Section 17a-45 - (Formerly Sec. 17-444c). Referral to photo-listing service
Section 17a-46 - (Formerly Sec. 17-444d). Deferral of photo-listing a child
Section 17a-47 - (Formerly Sec. 17-445). Legal division re child abuse and neglect
Section 17a-48 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-49 - (Formerly Sec. 17-446). Grants for programs to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect and programs for juvenile criminal diversion
Section 17a-50 - Transferred
Section 17a-50a - Transferred
Section 17a-51 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-52 - Youth Suicide Advisory Board established. Composition
Section 17a-52a - [Effective Until 7/1/2025] Evidence-based youth suicide prevention training program
Section 17a-52a - [Effective 7/1/2025] Evidence-based youth suicide prevention training program
Section 17a-53 - Training manual for youth suicide prevention programs
Section 17a-54 - Parent education and support centers
Section 17a-54a - [Repealed]
Section 17a-54b - Policies and procedures to secure health, safety and well-being of infants affected at birth by drug or alcohol exposure
Section 17a-55 - Awarding of grants to community service programs based upon effectiveness
Section 17a-56 - Transferred
Section 17a-56a - Transferred
Section 17a-57 - Designation of emergency room nursing staff to take physical custody of infant voluntarily surrendered
Section 17a-58 - Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Mother's surrender of custody of infant in hospital. Medical history. Identification bracelet
Section 17a-59 - Notification of custody. Assumption of care and control by commissioner. Identification of prospective adoptive parent. Limitation on disclosure of parentage
Section 17a-59a - Definitions. Removal of infant from prospective adoptive parent
Section 17a-59b - Removal of infant. Prospective adoptive parent's right to hearing. Regulations
Section 17a-60 - Reunification of parent with infant. Genetic testing requirement. Confidentiality of information provided designated employee
Section 17a-60a - Birth parent contact preference and health history forms. Access by adopted persons and certain other persons
Section 17a-61 - Public information program
Section 17a-61a - Accreditation of Department of Children and Families by Council on Accreditation
Section 17a-62 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-62a - Homeless youth program
Section 17a-62b - Services for homeless children and youth
Section 17a-63 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-63a - Private service provider. Contract with Department of Children and Families. Measurable outcomes. Annual report to General Assembly
Section 17a-64 - [Repealed]
Section 17a-65 - Academic progress reports. Case plan requirements. Plan re ability of facilities and school programs to meet academic and related service needs. Review of educational files
Section 17a-66 to 17a-74 - Reserved for future use