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§ 17a-129 — Department not required to seek custody of certain children and youths.

Connecticut·Title 17a Social and Human Services and Resources·Ch. 319a Child Welfare
There shall be no requirement for the Department of Children and Families to seek custody of any child or youth with mental illness, emotional disturbance, a behavioral disorder or developmental or physical disability if such child is voluntarily placed with the department by a parent or guardian of the child for the purpose of accessing an out-of-home placement or intensive outpatient service, including, but not limited to, residential treatment programs, therapeutic foster care programs and extended day treatment programs, except as permitted pursuant to sections 17a-101g and 46b-129. Commitment to or protective supervision or protection by the department shall not be a condition for receipt of services or benefits delivered or funded by the department.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 97-272, S. 4.)

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(Formerly Sec. 17-38). Ill treatment of children.
§ 17a-100a
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§ 17a-100b
Training program for animal control officers to identify and report child abuse and neglect.
§ 17a-100c
Annual report re actual or suspected instances of animal neglect or cruelty.
§ 17a-101
(Formerly Sec. 17-38a). Protection of children from abuse. Mandated reporters. Educational and training programs. Model mandated reporting policy.
§ 17a-101a
Report of abuse, neglect or injury of child or imminent risk of serious harm to child. Factors for mandated reporter's suspicion or belief; preliminary inquiries.
§ 17a-101b
Report by mandated reporter. Notification of law enforcement agency when allegation of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse. Notification of person in charge of institution, facility or school when staff member suspected of abuse or neglect.
§ 17a-101c
Written or electronic report by mandated reporter.
§ 17a-101d
Contents of reports.
§ 17a-101e
Employer prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employee who makes good faith report or testifies re child abuse or neglect. Immunity from civil or criminal liability. False report of child abuse. Referral to office of the Chief State's Attorney. Penalty.
§ 17a-101f
Examination by physician. Diagnostic tests and procedures to detect child abuse. Expenses.
§ 17a-101g
Classification and evaluation of reports. Determination of abuse or neglect of child. Investigation. Notice, entry of recommended finding. Referral to local law enforcement authority. Home visit. Removal of child in imminent risk of harm. Family assessment response program. Development of service plans and plans of care. Monitoring. Disclosure of information to community providers. Annual report.
§ 17a-101h
Coordination of investigatory activities. Interview with child. Reporter to provide information. Consent of parent, guardian or responsible person.
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