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Tag: Department of Children and Families

Posted inDCF

Bill Seeks Higher Education – Later – For Foster Youth

by Lisa Backus March 9, 2022, 12:00 pmMarch 9, 2022, 2:47 pm

Nationally more than 70% of youth in foster care would like to get a college education, according to Connecticut Voices for Children. But 20% of foster youth go to college and only 5% graduate, the organization said. The advocacy group testified Tuesday before the Higher Education and Employment Advancement Committee in support of HB 5299, […]

Posted inChild Welfare

Supporting The Foster Families Who Support Children

by Julie Martin Banks June 4, 2021, 1:50 pmJune 4, 2021, 4:18 pm
Posted inJuvenile Justice

Bill Raising Minimum Age for Childrens’ Arrests Pending

by Lisa Backus May 20, 2021, 12:00 pmMay 20, 2021, 1:44 pm
Chart of showing data from reports of child abuse and neglect in Connecticut (Screengrab from NBC Connecticut)
Posted inChild Welfare

Child Neglect Reports Increase As Schools Reopen

by Christine Stuart April 12, 2021, 7:01 pmApril 12, 2021, 10:54 pm
Posted inCriminal Justice

Report Urges Detention Alternatives Funded By Cost-Savings

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