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Information about the Department of Children and Families.  Includes general reference and policy information.  Focus is on DCF's effectiveness in meeting its mandate to try to keep children safely within their homes and families before considering other placements. 

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GBLS FPP General Intake Form

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GBLS's FPP intake form

FPP CLA Referral Form for Community

CLA
Referral form to be used by members of the community to refer clients to CLA's FPP

FPP CLA Referral Form for DCF

CLA
Form that DCF workers should fill out to refer clients to CLA's FPP.

In the Matter of AA, FH# 2017-0297

Antonia Chronis, Esq.
Affirmed - DCF had a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services of the Young Adult Appellant when, after entering into a Voluntary Placement Agreement, the Appellant failed to meet the expectations of her placement by routinely missing the curfew at her foster home, failing to…

In the Matter of LG & MG, FH# 2017-0560

Frances I. Wheat, MPA
Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to remove the subject child from the Appellants' unrestricted foster home where one Appellant (Mrs. G) 1) breached the confidentiality of the two foster children in her care by using social media to show images and videos of the children and 2) used social media…