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Policy
Manual
FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE SERVICES
Foster and Adoptive Family Assessment Process
41-16-10
Foster Parent and Adoptive Parent
Handbook
| Policy |
The Office of Foster and Adoption Services shall prepare the
Foster and Adoptive Parent Handbook. The FASU licensing worker shall provide a Foster
Parent Handbook to each newly licensed foster parent. |
| Content |
The Foster and Adoptive Parent Handbook shall
- be printed in English and Spanish
- include information on the following topics:
- the foster care program
- the adoption program
- relevant statutes, regulations, policies and procedures
- adoption subsidies
- subsidized guardianship program
- foster/pre-adoptive care rate structure
- training opportunities
- information regarding children needing placement; e.g., emotionally disturbed, sexually
abused, HIV positive
- such other information as is appropriate.
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| Annual Updates |
The Foster and Adoptive Parent Handbook shall be updated
annually, or more frequently if necessary. The Office of Foster and Adoption
Services shall ensure that updates are distributed to all licensed parents. |
Connecticut Department of Children and Families
Effective
Date: March 15, 2003 (Revised)
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