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§ 17a-98c — Written special requests from foster families to the department.

Connecticut § 17a-98c
JurisdictionConnecticut
Title 17aSocial and Human Services and Resources
Ch. 319aChild Welfare

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Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-98c (2026).

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The Department of Children and Families shall prescribe a form for foster families to use when submitting written special requests to the department including, but not limited to, requests to allow a foster child to travel overnight and out-of-state with such child's foster family. The department shall respond to such written requests not later than five business days after the request is received by the department. If the department fails to respond within such time period, such request shall be deemed approved.

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Legislative History

(P.A. 12-58, S. 3.)

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