Chapter 319. Department of Children and Families
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17a-1(Formerly Sec. 17-410). Definitions.17a-2(Formerly Sec. 17-411). Composition of department. Name change.17a-3(Formerly Sec. 17-412). Powers and duties of department. Submission of reports required pursuant to federal law.17a-3aConnecticut Juvenile Training School. Department duties.17a-3bAdministrative unit for oversight of education of children residing in juvenile justice facilities and incarcerated children.17a-4(Formerly Sec. 17-413). State Advisory Council on Children and Families. Appointment. Powers and duties.17a-4aChildren's Behavioral Health Advisory Committee. Membership. Reports.17a-5(Formerly Sec. 17-414). Appointment of commissioner.17a-6(Formerly Sec. 17-415). Powers and duties of commissioner.17a-6aCommissioners 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.17a-6b and 17a-6cConnecticut Juvenile Training School advisory group; review; recommendations; report by commissioner. Adjudicated youths in care and custody of department; reports.17a-6dDevelopment of procedures responsive to needs of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Report.17a-6eAnnual report re utilization of Department of Children and Families' services by race and ethnicity.17a-6fSoftware application for computers and mobile devices.17a-6gConnecticut Indian Child Welfare Act. Application to actions and proceedings involving an Indian child.17a-7 (Formerly Sec17-415a) and 17a-7a. Parole of delinquent child in commissioner's custody. Standard leave and release policies for delinquent children committed to department.17a-8 (Formerly Sec17-415b) and 17a-8a. Custody of children and youths committed to commissioner as delinquent; term, escape, violation of parole, return to custody; vocational parole. Authorized leave for delinquent child committed to department.17a-8bDepartment to report missing and abducted children committed to custody of commissioner.17a-9(Formerly Sec. 17-417). Appointment of deputy commissioners, directors and administrative heads.17a-10(Formerly Sec. 17-418). Custody of committed children. Support and health services. Extension or termination of commitment.17a-10aVisitation of child in care and custody of commissioner. Communication during public health or national emergency. Policy for temporary cessation of in-person visitation.17a-10bCommissioner to make reasonable effort to identify and notify relatives when child removed from custody of parent.17a-10cYouth Advisory Board. Sibling Bill of Rights. Meeting between caseworker and child.17a-10dYouth advisory councils.17a-10eChildren in Care Bill of Rights and Expectations. Meeting between caseworker and child.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.17a-12(Formerly Sec. 17-420). Transfer of child or youth to other program, agency, organization or facility.17a-13(Formerly Sec. 17-420a). Jurisdiction over person transferred to correctional facility.17a-14(Formerly Sec. 17-420b). Completion of special education programs permitted. Payment by Commissioner of Mental Health and Addiction Services.17a-15(Formerly Sec. 17-421). Development of treatment and permanent placement plan. Review of plan. Modifications. Application for review. Hearing. Procedure.17a-15aInclusion of information in documents concerning permanent placement plan.17a-15bDepartment responsibilities re child eligible for benefits from Social Security Administration. Documentation of benefit eligibility in child's permanency plan.17a-15cInclusion of educational, vocational and financial information in permanency plan documents and hearings.17a-15dPolicy re Social Security disability insurance benefit payments.17a-16(Formerly Sec. 17-440). Rights of children and youths under the supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families.17a-16aSchool placement for children in out-of-home care. Nexus school districts.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.17a-18(Formerly Sec. 17-422). Receipt of grants or gifts.17a-19(Formerly Sec. 17-422a). Administration of the parent-child resource system.17a-20(Formerly Sec. 17-424). Definition of psychiatric clinic and child guidance clinic. Grant of funds.17a-20aMental and behavioral health consultation and care coordination program. Regulations.17a-20bIn-home respite care services fund. Program for in-home respite care services. Regulations.17a-20cPeer-to-peer support program for mental and behavioral health issues. State funds for services not covered.17a-21(Formerly Sec. 17-424a). Statistical reporting on psychiatric care of children and youths.17a-21aGuidelines for use and management of psychotropic medications. Database established.17a-22(Formerly Sec. 17-425). Extended day treatment programs. Grants. Definition of day treatment center.17a-22aConnecticut Community KidCare. Requirements. Memorandum of understanding for joint administration. Consultation during development. Federal waivers or amendments.17a-22bLocal 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.17a-22cPerformance measures for Connecticut Community KidCare. Curricula and training.17a-22dEstablishment 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.17a-22eReports re implementation of Connecticut Community KidCare to General Assembly.17a-22fBehavioral health services. Contract with administrative services organizations. Clinical management.17a-22gConnecticut Community KidCare. Disclosure of case-specific information. Limitations.17a-22hBehavioral Health Partnership. Development and implementation.17a-22iDesignation of directors for Behavioral Health Partnership. Memoranda of understanding re activities of administrative services organizations.17a-22jBehavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council. Members. Duties.17a-22kBehavioral Health Partnership clinical management committee. Established. Members.17a-22lConsumer and provider appeal procedures.17a-22mAnnual evaluation of Behavioral Health Partnership. Report to General Assembly.17a-22nMonitoring implementation of the Behavioral Health Partnership. Annual report to General Assembly.17a-22oBehavioral Health Partnership rate setting. Review by Behavioral Health Partnership Oversight Council.17a-22pUse of administrative services organizations for Behavioral Health Partnership. Services to be provided. Coordination of benefits.17a-22qCertification of providers of behavioral health Medicaid Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment Services and rehabilitation services for HUSKY A.17a-22rDocuments re behavioral and mental health evaluation and treatment resources for children. Posting, distribution and provision of documents.17a-22s to 17a-22z17a-22s to 17a-22z17a-22aaAvailability of flexible emergency funding for children with psychiatric disabilities.17a-22bbImplementation plan for meeting mental, emotional and behavioral needs of children. Departmental strategies. Training. Reimbursement. Records re instances of physical restraint and seclusion.17a-22ccProfessional development training provided to pediatricians and child care providers.17a-22ddCoordination of home visitation programs. Public information and education campaign.17a-22eeAnimal-assisted therapy and activities. Animal-assisted critical incident response teams.17a-22ffChildren's Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Health Plan Implementation Advisory Board.17a-22ggHome Visitation Program Consortium.17a-22hhData repository for emergency mobile psychiatric services personnel.17a-22iiMental and Behavioral Health Treatment Fund.17a-22jjSocial Determinants of Mental Health Fund.17a-23(Formerly Sec. 17-427). High Meadows. Function; age limits.17a-24(Formerly Sec. 17-428). Regulation of motor vehicles and roadways by superintendents of institutions.17a-25(Formerly Sec. 17-429). Superintendents and directors of facilities. Qualifications, responsibilities and duties.17a-26(Formerly Sec. 17-430). Use of federal funds available for services to children.17a-27(Formerly Sec. 17-372). Investment and use of the Connecticut Juvenile Training School donation fund.17a-27aLong Lane School Advisory Board established. Composition. Report.17a-27bConnecticut Juvenile Training School project: Exemption from statutory provisions.17a-27cConnecticut Juvenile Training School project: Transfer of property; entry upon private property; payment of damages.17a-27dConnecticut Juvenile Training School project: Architectural services and design contract.17a-27eConnecticut Juvenile Training School. Standards.17a-27fConnecticut Juvenile Training School. Public safety committee. Security and alert system.17a-28(Formerly Sec. 17-431). Definitions. Confidentiality and access to records; exceptions. Procedure for aggrieved persons.17a-29(Formerly Sec. 17-433). Committal or transfer of persons under age of eighteen prohibited; exception.17a-30(Formerly Sec. 17-434). Regional advisory councils. Appointments and terms.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.17a-32(Formerly Sec. 17-435a). Names of children's facilities designated.17a-32aChildren's facilities' annual report to State Advisory Council on Children and Families and advisory groups.17a-33(Formerly Sec. 17-435c). Undercliff Mental Health Center buildings and facilities under the control of the Department of Developmental Services.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.17a-36(Formerly Sec. 17-439). Financial liability for services.17a-37(Formerly Sec. 17-441). Establishment of school district in the Department of Children and Families. Unified School District #2.17a-38(Formerly Sec. 17-441a). Home-based treatment programs.17a-39 to 17a-4117a-39 to 17a-4117a-42(Formerly Sec. 17-444). Photo-listing service established.17a-43(Formerly Sec. 17-444a). Registration with photo-listing service.17a-44(Formerly Sec. 17-444b). Status of photo-listed children. Referral to national adoption or permanency resource exchanges.17a-45(Formerly Sec. 17-444c). Referral to photo-listing service.17a-46(Formerly Sec. 17-444d). Deferral of photo-listing a child.17a-47(Formerly Sec. 17-445). Legal division re child abuse and neglect.17a-48(Formerly Sec. 17-445a). Commissioner to take custody of child who is victim of employment in obscene performance.17a-49(Formerly Sec. 17-446). Grants for programs to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect and programs for juvenile criminal diversion.17a-5017a-5017a-50a17a-50a17a-51(Formerly Sec. 17-447). Plan for the reduction of the number of children receiving foster care assistance.17a-52Connecticut Suicide Advisory Board. Composition. Duties.17a-52a*(See end of section for amended version of subsection (c) and effective date.) Evidence-based youth suicide prevention training program.17a-53Training manual for youth suicide prevention programs.17a-54Parent education and support centers.17a-54aSupport for families with children with serious, chronic medical conditions.17a-54bPolicies and procedures to secure health, safety and well-being of infants affected at birth by drug or alcohol exposure.17a-55Awarding of grants to community service programs based upon effectiveness.17a-5617a-5617a-56a17a-56a17a-57Designation of emergency room nursing staff to take physical custody of infant voluntarily surrendered.17a-58Physical custody of infant upon voluntary surrender by parent or agent. Mother's surrender of custody of infant in hospital. Medical history. Identification bracelet.17a-59Notification of custody. Assumption of care and control by commissioner. Identification of prospective adoptive parent. Limitation on disclosure of parentage.17a-59aDefinitions. Removal of infant from prospective adoptive parent.17a-59bRemoval of infant. Prospective adoptive parent's right to hearing. Regulations.17a-60Reunification of parent with infant. Genetic testing requirement. Confidentiality of information provided designated employee.17a-60aBirth parent contact preference and health history forms. Access by adopted persons and certain other persons.17a-61Public information program.17a-61aAccreditation of Department of Children and Families by Council on Accreditation.17a-62Commissioner of Children and Families to monitor certain at-risk children and youth. Annual report to General Assembly.17a-62aHomeless youth program.17a-62bServices for homeless children and youth.17a-63Internal departmental and administrative case reviews. Results. Department-wide deficiencies. Annual report to General Assembly.17a-63aPrivate service provider. Contract with Department of Children and Families. Measurable outcomes. Annual report to General Assembly.17a-64Raise the Grade pilot program.17a-65Academic progress reports. Case plan requirements. Plan re ability of facilities and school programs to meet academic and related service needs. Review of educational files.17a-66 to 17a-7417a-66 to 17a-7417a-75(Formerly Sec. 17-205b). Definitions.17a-76(Formerly Sec. 17a-205c). Application for commitment of mentally ill child. Jurisdiction. Transfer to Superior Court. Appointment of counsel. Three-judge court, powers.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.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. Issuance of emergency certificate.17a-79(Formerly Sec. 17-205f). Hospitalization of child for diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder.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.17a-81(Formerly Sec. 17-205h). Parental consent necessary for treatment. Exceptions.17a-82(Formerly Sec. 17-205i). Payment of commitment and transportation expenses.17a-83(Formerly Sec. 17-205j). Fraudulent or malicious application, order, request, certification or report re commitment or mental disorder of child.17a-84 to 17a-8917a-84 to 17a-89