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Information about the Department of Children and Families.  Includes general reference and policy information.  Focus is on DCF's effectiveness in meeting its mandate to try to keep children safely within their homes and families before considering other placements. 

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GBLS FPP General Intake Form

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GBLS's FPP intake form

FPP CLA Referral Form for Community

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Referral form to be used by members of the community to refer clients to CLA's FPP

FPP CLA Referral Form for DCF

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Form that DCF workers should fill out to refer clients to CLA's FPP.

In the Matter of DC & JN , FH# 2017-1184

Linda A. Horvath
Reversed - DCF did not have a reasonable cause to support a finding of neglect because the Reporter later retracted his/her initial report of issues with Appellants - mother and father's home. There was also no evidence that the Appellant - mother's mental health issues or marijuana use interfered…

In the Matter of MS, FH# 2017-1202

Antonia Chronis, Esq.
Reversed - DCF did not have a reasonable cause to support a finding of physical abuse because there was insufficient evidence that Appellant mother pushing her child into a room caused her child to sustain physical injury. Appellant pushed the child after a struggle over the child's backpack…