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2009 Connecticut Code
Title 17a Social and Human Services and Resources
Chapter 319 Department Of Children And Families
- Sec. 17a-1. (Formerly Sec. 17-410). Definitions.
- Sec. 17a-2. (Formerly Sec. 17-411). Composition of department. Name change.
- Sec. 17a-3. (Formerly Sec. 17-412). Powers and duties of department. Master plan.
- Sec. 17a-3a. Connecticut Juvenile Training School. Department duties.
- Sec. 17a-4. (Formerly Sec. 17-413). State Advisory Council on Children and Families. Appointment. Powers and duties.
- Sec. 17a-4a. Children's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Membership. Reports.
- Sec. 17a-5. (Formerly Sec. 17-414). Appointment of commissioner.
- Sec. 17a-6. (Formerly Sec. 17-415). Powers and duties of commissioner.
- Sec. 17a-6a. Commissioner to require applicants to submit to state and national criminal history records checks. State child abuse registry checks for applicants.
- Sec. 17a-6b. Connecticut Juvenile Training School advisory group. Connecticut Juvenile Training School public safety committee. Review. Recommendations.
- Sec. 17a-6c. Adjudicated youths in care and custody of department. Reports.
- Sec. 17a-7. (Formerly Sec. 17-415a). Parole of delinquent child in commissioner's custody.
- Sec. 17a-7a. Standard leave and release policies for delinquent children committed to department.
- Sec. 17a-8. (Formerly Sec. 17-415b). Custody of children and youths committed as delinquent to commissioner; term, escape, violation of parole, return to custody. Vocational parole.
- Sec. 17a-8a. Authorized leave for delinquent child committed to department.
- Sec. 17a-9. (Formerly Sec. 17-417). Appointment of deputy commissioners, directors and administrative heads.
- Sec. 17a-10. (Formerly Sec. 17-418). Custody of committed children. Support and health services. Extension or termination of commitment.
- Sec. 17a-10a. Visitation with child in care and custody of commissioner. Visitation of child with sibling.
- Sec. 17a-10b. Commissioner to use best efforts to notify grandparent when child removed from custody of parent.
- Sec. 17a-11. (Formerly Sec. 17-419). Voluntary admission. Termination of admission. Permanency plan. Review of plan by probate court. Appeals. Regulations. Plan for care and treatment of persons eighteen years of age or older.
- Sec. 17a-12. (Formerly Sec. 17-420). Transfer of child or youth to other program, agency, organization or facility.
- Sec. 17a-13. (Formerly Sec. 17-420a). Jurisdiction over person transferred to correctional facility at Cheshire or Niantic.
- Sec. 17a-14. (Formerly Sec. 17-420b). Completion of special education programs permitted. Payment by Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services.
- Sec. 17a-15. (Formerly Sec. 17-421). Development of treatment and permanent placement plan. Review of plan. Modifications. Application for review. Hearing. Procedure.
- Sec. 17a-16. (Formerly Sec. 17-440). Rights of children and youths under the supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families.
- Sec. 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.
- Sec. 17a-18. (Formerly Sec. 17-422). Receipt of grants or gifts.
- Sec. 17a-19. (Formerly Sec. 17-422a). Administration of the parent-child resource system.
- Sec. 17a-20. (Formerly Sec. 17-424). Definition of psychiatric clinic and child guidance clinic. Grant of funds.
- Sec. 17a-21. (Formerly Sec. 17-424a). Statistical reporting on psychiatric care of children and youths.
- Sec. 17a-21a. Guidelines for use and management of psychotropic medications. Database established.
- Sec. 17a-22. (Formerly Sec. 17-425). Extended day treatment programs. Grants. Definition of day treatment center.
- Sec. 17a-22a. Connecticut Community KidCare. Requirements. Memorandum of understanding for joint administration. Consultation during development. Federal waivers or amendments.
- Sec. 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.
- Sec. 17a-22c. Performance measures for Connecticut Community KidCare. Curricula and training. Evaluation.
- Sec. 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.
- Sec. 17a-22e. Reports re implementation of Connecticut Community KidCare to General Assembly.
- Sec. 17a-22f. Behavioral health services. Contract with administrative services organization to provide clinical management and other services. Policies and procedures. Regulations.
- Sec. 17a-22g. Connecticut Community KidCare. Disclosure of case-specific information. Limitations.
- Sec. 17a-22h. Behavioral Health Partnership. Development and implementation.
- Sec. 17a-22i. Designation of directors for Behavioral Health Partnership. Duties. Memorandum of understanding for direction of administrative services organization.
- Sec. 17a-22j. Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council. Members. Duties. Annual report.
- Sec. 17a-22k. Behavioral Health Partnership clinical management committee. Established. Members.
- Sec. 17a-22l. Consumer and provider appeal procedures.
- Sec. 17a-22m. Annual evaluation of Behavioral Health Partnership. Report to General Assembly.
- Sec. 17a-22n. Department of Children and Families to monitor implementation of Behavioral Health Partnership. Annual report to General Assembly.
- Sec. 17a-22o. Behavioral Health Partnership provider rates. Establishment. Review by Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council.
- Sec. 17a-22p. Administrative services organization for Behavioral Health Partnership. Services to be provided. Coordination of Behavioral Health Partnership and Medicaid managed care benefits.
- Sec. 17a-22q. Certification of providers of behavioral health Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services and rehabilitation services for HUSKY Plan Part A.
- Secs. 17a-22r to 17a-22z.
- Sec. 17a-22aa. Availability of flexible emergency funding for children with psychiatric disabilities.
- Sec. 17a-23. (Formerly Sec. 17-427). High Meadows. Function; age limits.
- Sec. 17a-24. (Formerly Sec. 17-428). Regulation of motor vehicles and roadways by superintendents of institutions.
- Sec. 17a-25. (Formerly Sec. 17-429). Superintendents and directors of facilities. Qualifications, responsibilities and duties.
- Sec. 17a-26. (Formerly Sec. 17-430). Use of federal funds available for services to children.
- Sec. 17a-27. (Formerly Sec. 17-372). Investment and use of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School donation fund.
- Sec. 17a-27a. Long Lane School Advisory Board established. Composition. Report.
- Sec. 17a-27b. Connecticut Juvenile Training School project: Exemption from statutory provisions.
- Sec. 17a-27c. Connecticut Juvenile Training School project: Transfer of property; entry upon private property; payment of damages.
- Sec. 17a-27d. Connecticut Juvenile Training School project: Architectural services and design contract.
- Sec. 17a-27e. Connecticut Juvenile Training School. Standards.
- Sec. 17a-27f. Connecticut Juvenile Training School. Public safety committee. Security and alert system.
- Sec. 17a-28. (Formerly Sec. 17-431). Definitions. Confidentiality of and access to records; exceptions. Procedure for aggrieved persons. Regulations.
- Sec. 17a-29. (Formerly Sec. 17-433). Committal or transfer of persons under age of eighteen prohibited; exception.
- Sec. 17a-30. (Formerly Sec. 17-434). Area advisory councils. Appointment and terms.
- Sec. 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.
- Sec. 17a-32. (Formerly Sec. 17-435a). Names of children's facilities designated.
- Sec. 17a-33. (Formerly Sec. 17-435c). Undercliff Mental Health Center buildings and facilities under the control of the Department of Developmental Services.
- Secs. 17a-34 and 17a-35. (Formerly Secs. 17-435e and 17-435f). Transfer of Bryan Building at Norwich Hospital to Department of Public Works. Transfer of Ray Building at Norwich Hospital to Department of Mental Health.
- Sec. 17a-36. (Formerly Sec. 17-439). Financial liability for services.
- Sec. 17a-37. (Formerly Sec. 17-441). Establishment of school district in the Department of Children and Families. Unified School District #2.
- Sec. 17a-38. (Formerly Sec. 17-441a). Home-based treatment programs.
- Secs. 17a-39 to 17a-41.
- Sec. 17a-42. (Formerly Sec. 17-444). Photo-listing service established.
- Sec. 17a-43. (Formerly Sec. 17-444a). Registration with photo-listing service.
- Sec. 17a-44. (Formerly Sec. 17-444b). Status of photo-listed children. Referral to national adoption exchanges.
- Sec. 17a-45. (Formerly Sec. 17-444c). Referral to photo-listing service.
- Sec. 17a-46. (Formerly Sec. 17-444d). Deferral of photo-listing a child.
- Sec. 17a-47. (Formerly Sec. 17-445). Legal division re child abuse and neglect.
- Sec. 17a-48. (Formerly Sec. 17-445a). Commissioner to take custody of child who is victim of employment in obscene performance.
- Sec. 17a-49. (Formerly Sec. 17-446). Grants for programs to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect and programs for juvenile criminal diversion.
- Sec. 17a-50. (Formerly Sec. 17-500). Children's Trust Fund established. Regulations. Children's Trust Fund Council. Parent Trust Fund. Report.
- Sec. 17a-50a. Eligibility for grants under the Kinship Fund and Grandparents and Relative Respite Fund.
- Sec. 17a-51. (Formerly Sec. 17-447). Plan for the reduction of the number of children receiving foster care assistance.
- Sec. 17a-52. Youth Suicide Advisory Board established. Composition.
- Sec. 17a-53. Training manual for youth suicide prevention programs.
- Sec. 17a-54. Parent education and support centers.
- Sec. 17a-54a. Support for families with children with serious, chronic medical conditions.
- Sec. 17a-55. Awarding of grants to community service programs based upon effectiveness.
- Sec. 17a-56. Nurturing Families Network.
- Sec. 17a-56a. Nurturing Families Network Advisory Commission.
- Sec. 17a-57. Designation of emergency room nursing staff to take physical custody of infant voluntarily surrendered.
- Sec. 17a-58. Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Medical history. Identification bracelet.
- Sec. 17a-59. Notification of custody. Assumption of care and control by commissioner.
- Sec. 17a-60. Reunification of parent with infant. Confidentiality of information provided designated employee.
- Sec. 17a-61. Public information program.
- Sec. 17a-61a. Accreditation of Department of Children and Families by Council on Accreditation.
- Secs. 17a-62 to 17a-74.
- Sec. 17a-75. (Formerly Sec. 17-205b). Definitions.
- Sec. 17a-76. (Formerly Sec. 17-205c). Application for commitment of mentally ill child. Jurisdiction. Transfer to Superior Court, when. Appointment of counsel. Three-judge court, members, powers.
- Sec. 17a-77. (Formerly Sec. 17-205d). Hearing. Notice to child, parents, guardian. Availability of records. Physicians, appointment; certificate; report. Right of child to be at hearing. Order for commitment. Transfer to other institutions. Recommitment.
- Sec. 17a-78. (Formerly Sec. 17-205e). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder. Examination. Discharge. Rights to be explained. Hearing. Duties of hospital. Order for continued hospitalization. Immediate discharge, when.
- Sec. 17a-79. (Formerly Sec. 17-205f). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder.
- Sec. 17a-80. (Formerly Sec. 17-205g). Right of review of status as voluntary patient. Hearing. Child's right to be at hearing. Duties of hospital.
- Sec. 17a-81. (Formerly Sec. 17-205h). Parental consent necessary for treatment. Exceptions.
- Sec. 17a-82. (Formerly Sec. 17-205i). Payment of commitment and transportation expenses.
- Sec. 17a-83. (Formerly Sec. 17-205j). Penalty for conspiring to commit any child to a hospital for mental illness.
- Secs. 17a-84 to 17a-89.
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