Connecticut Department of Children and Families
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Contact Information
505 Hudson Street
Hartford, CT 06106
United States
Online Contact Form
Hartford, CT 06106
United States
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM-5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The Department of Children and Families has taken great strides over the last several years to improve how we serve vulnerable children and families in Connecticut. But, we have not done so alone. No one has been more instrumental in that progress than our foster parents.
Beyond question, foster parents have complex roles in caring for children with often complicated lives. What is far less complex is what motivates them to become foster parents. They say it is simple: they love kids, and the children need them.
Parents who adopt children and provide foster care say it's the most fulfilling and important thing they've ever done. As a foster or adoptive parent, you'll have the chance to make a REAL difference -- to do something that will have lasting importance.
Services and information
- Traditional Foster Care
- Emergency Foster Care
- Respite Foster Care
- Adoption
Requirements to become a foster parent
You must meet minimum requirements to provide foster care for children in Connecticut. Before you start, educate yourself and reach out to a foster care agency. Social workers recommend that you and other family members in your home feel ready before starting your foster journey. Caring for a foster child takes time, patience, and persistence.
Contact your local licensed child-placing agency or attend an orientation meeting to learn more about what fostering entails. They will inform you about foster parent requirements, common obstacles you might face, and unique challenges among foster children. All foster kids have experienced trauma. Training teaches foster parents how best to help foster children manage their feelings and feel secure.
You must meet minimum state requirements to qualify as a foster care provider in Connecticut. Foster parents must:
- Be 21 years of age or older
- Offer a safe living environment
- Pass a police and FBI background check
- Maintain sufficient income to care for a family
- Complete the 10-week training program
- Provide a separate bed for the foster child
- Complete the Home Study process
- Have a clean driving record (pass a DMV check)
Kids of the same gender in a similar age range may share a bedroom.
Contact the Connecticut Department of Children and Families or a local child-placing agency for additional questions about foster parent requirements.
Ratings and Reviews
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Jul 02, 2022
While being in an abusive relationship I knew I was headed to prison along with my abuser. Since I was aware of the contingencies, I asked my caseworker what would happen to my children. She said they would be placed in foster care for about two months until all the paperwork became finalized so my parents could become their foster parents. She verbally explained, my children would be reunited with me upon my release. I was release on February 2, 2016, and my parents, remain with custody of my children. I should say, now they have permanent custody of my boys. In these six years, I have obtained an associates degree, a bachelors degree, and I hope to graduate in May of 2023 from a master program in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). I have begged my mother to return my children. She tells me to talk to Connecticut (since we live in Ohio) or take her to court. I don’t know where to start! I just want my children with me. I forgot to mention, Ohio is all for reuniting families. Their system is so families remain together. Upon being released from prison, Connecticut DCF said I could not live in my parents home with my children due to me being a convict. Ohio could not do absolutely (and still can’t) NOTHING about that because they have no jurisdiction over my case. The caseworker on the case at the time knew all my struggles. I don’t understand??? I despise their system! It does not make sense and is very unjust.
Feb 25, 2022
The worst place they only there because the money 90% of the workers dont care about the childrens they even called and give inf. Who called and what they said when it sude be confidencial...
Jan 27, 2022
Elise Vasquez is one of the worst humans I have ever come into contact with.
Aug 19, 2021
I’m going to be beyond upset when I find out something has been going on with my child while he’s at his fathers. I have made many reports to DCF and they have done absolutely nothing. I really don’t understand why they are in business….
Jun 20, 2021
It’s dumb if you have too choice to choose this place dont