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Connecticut State
Department of Children and Families
Most Popular Links
- ABOUT DCF (Links to webpages on this site)
- Mandated Reporter Portal - Non-Emergent Reporting
- CAPTA -Newborn Notification Portal
- Connecticut Family First
- CONTACT US - Addresses/Phone #'s (of DCF Facilities/Offices/Regions)
- COVID-19 Information and Resources
- LEGAL - Forms/Policy Manual/Practice Guides/Regulations/Substantiations
- Office of Community Relations (1-866-637-4737, M-F 9-5 ONLY)
- Provider Information Exchange (PIE)
- Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect
- What Every Parent Should Know
Suicide is Preventable!
1-800-273-TALK (8255) OR 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Data Connect
A comprehensive list of DCF Data, Publications, Reports and Statistics
DCF Reports
- Results Oriented Management ROM Reports
- 2024 Report on DCF Racial Justice Work
- 2024 Legislative Summary
- 2024 Legislative Updates
- CFSP Reports 2020-2024
- IFCS
- Juan F. Reports
- Program Improvement Plan (PIP)
- FY 2020-2021 Block Grant Application SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION
- Special Act 19-16 -Solnit Licensing Report
Important Resources
- Background Checks
- Family Assistance and Social Determinant Funds
- Real Talk Podcast
- Request for Case Records
- Request for Appeal Substantiation or Central Registry Appeal
- DCF Employee Assistance Program
- Licensed Facilities
- Requests for Freedom of Information or Data
- Fatherhood Initiative of Connecticut
- Human Trafficking (HART)
- Internships / Educational Opportunities
- Interpreter Services
- *Notice Regarding Service of Subpoenas
- Racial Justice
- Sibling Connections Camp
- Spotlight on Whats Right
- Town Pages
News and Press
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3/8/2022
CT Family First Prevention Plan approved by federal government!
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6/10/2022
Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes Receives Casey Excellence for Children Leadership Award
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9/5/2023
Hartford Courant: Opinion: Addressing the CT child welfare workforce crisis and shifting focus from blame to change
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9/12/2023
Governor Lamont Forms Advisory Panel Within His Administration To Develop Coordinated Strategies That Support the Well-Being of Children and Young People
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4/4/2024
DCF Highlights Baby Safe Havens Day in Connecticut
Contact
Commissioner's Office
Department of Children and Families
505 Hudson Street
Hartford CT 06106
Phone Number: 860-550-6300