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Policy
Manual
ADOPTION SERVICES
41-40-6
Telephone Inquiries
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The regional Foster and Adoption Service Units (FASU) shall
provide a timely and informative response to all individuals who call for adoption
information. Cross-Reference: 41-16-3,
"Inquiry" |
| Response Procedures |
The FASU worker shall
- obtain preliminary information to identify the caller's interests and to answer general
questions about adoption
- explain special needs adoption and the Department’s need for families who can
parent these children
- send a packet of information to the family.
If the caller indicates a clear choice for adopting a healthy, white child, newborn to
eight (8) years of age, the FASU worker shall send a packet of information which includes
- a general adoption letter
- a list of private in-state adoption agencies which process these types of adoptions.
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Connecticut Department of Children and Families Effective
Date: July 15, 1997 (Revised)
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