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DCF announces major changes to improve treatment at group homes
The Department of Children and Families (DCF) announced major changes to a group home program, including $6 million in additional funding. DCF rebranded the program STTAR – former STAR — and said the name change represents more support. “Our kids are struggling, they’re struggling,” Jodi Hill-Lilly, the DCF commissioner designate, said. Gov. Ned Lamont picked Hill-Lilly to replace Vannessa Dorantes,…
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DCF announces major changes to improve treatment at group homes
Some DCF group homes have come under fire for not helping kids with behavior needs. On Thursday, DCF announced major changes to improve treatment at those homes.
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Investigation details alleged flaws by DCF prior to infant's opioid-related death
The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released an exhaustive and detailed report Tuesday, revealing deficiencies by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that may have contributed to a New Haven child’s death.
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Investigation details alleged flaws by DCF prior to infant's opioid-related death
The Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) released an exhaustive and detailed report Tuesday, revealing deficiencies by the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that may have contributed to a New Haven child’s death. Ten-month-old Marcello Meadows died June 28, after ingesting a combination of drugs, including fentanyl. The OCA said Meadows was the 11th child to die of fentanyl…
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DCF commissioner steps down after nearly 30 years in public service
Department of Children and Families Commissioner Vannessa Dorantes is stepping down to work in the private sector after nearly 30 years in public service.
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Southington high schoolers organize Winter Fest to benefit kids in foster care
Hundreds of children and families enjoyed activities at a merry after-school Winter Fest organized by Southington High School students. Not only did it spread holiday cheer to the little kids attending, but the celebration is also helping kids in foster care across Connecticut. That cause means a lot to the student organizers. From snapping photos with Santa Claus, to ornament…
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Former DCF employee accused of inappropriate relationship with teen
A former state Department of Children and Families caseworker is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a teenage girl who was under the supervision of the department and state police have arrested him. The DCF worker, 40-year-old Eliezer Rijos, of Watertown, resigned after the allegations surfaced. He has been charged with risk of injury to a child and tampering…
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DCF store gets permanent location to offer school supplies and toys to families
Kids across Connecticut are stuffing their backpacks with supplies, and some families are getting a little help with everything that they need at The Olive Branch in Glastonbury. The shop-like space gives out donations to families with cases with the Department of Children and Families, everything from toys, games books and now also school supplies. Headed into second grade, twins…
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DCF store gets permanent location to offer school supplies and toys to families
Kids across Connecticut are stuffing their backpacks with supplies, and some families are getting a little help with everything that they need at The Olive Branch in Glastonbury.
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DCF celebrates dads with a round of golf at Best Dad By Par event
Celebrating dads with a day on the fairway. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) honored fathers of all kinds by treating them to a round of golf Wednesday. The second annual Best Dad By Par golf event aims to bring dads together and highlight the important roles of father figures, whether they are biological, adoptive or foster parents. One…
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DCF celebrates dads with a round of golf at Best Dad By Par event
DCF honored fathers of all kinds by treating them to a round of golf Wednesday.
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DCF Unveils Updated Family Visitation Rooms in Manchester
The Manchester Department of Children and Families unveiled six newly remodeled visitation rooms on Wednesday for parents and children to use. Erin Wasicki, an investigation social worker, spearheaded the effort. “When children are in DCF care and visiting with their parents, it’s never easy. It’s not easy on the kids, it’s not easy on the parents and those children...
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DCF Makes Improvements to Rooms for Supervised Visits Between Parents and Children
The state has made improvements to rooms at DCF where parents have supervised visits with their children.
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DCF Colleagues Graduate From UConn With Master's Degrees in Social Work
It is not every day that coworkers walk across the stage to receive their diplomas together, but that is what happened Saturday. A group that works at the Department of Children and Families (DCF) earned their master’s degrees in social work from the University of Connecticut. Now they hope it will help advance their work with Connecticut families. Graduation...
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DCF Colleagues Graduate From UConn With Master's Degrees in Social Work
A group that works at the Department of Children and Families earned their master’s degrees in social work from the University of Connecticut.
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DCF Highlights Safe Haven Act to Keep Newborns Out of Danger
With May being National Foster Care Month, the state Department of Children and Families continues to push its message that everyone needs to do their part to help Connecticut kids get into safe and loving homes.
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The Village's Fatherhood Program Helps Dads Thrive
The Village for Families and Children has a program dedicated to working with fathers to help them raise strong children that will be the future of our state.
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Connecticut in Color: The Village's Fatherhood Program Helps Dads Thrive
There is a Frederick Douglass quote that says, “It is easier to build strong children that repair broken men.” Here in Connecticut, at The Village for Families and Children, there’s a program dedicated to working with fathers to help them raise strong children that will be the future of our state. The Village has operated its Fatherhood Engagement Services...
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Case of Missing Computers Plagues State Agency
Keeping track of your tech – how does a Connecticut state agency lose track of more than 100 laptops and tablets in a relatively short period of time? It apparently has been a challenge for the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF), which recently reported a significant loss. This was revealed by the DCF in a monthly loss report,…
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DCF Loses Track of Over 100 Laptops Due to ‘Poor Inventory Tracking'
In a monthly loss report, DCF notes they lost track of more than 100 laptops and tablets due to poor inventory tracking.