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Policy
Manual
ADOPTIONS
Subsidized Adoptions
48-18-14
| Procedures | The procedures for changing the child's name in the CMS System and with the Department of Social Services are as follows. |
| Changing the Name | At the time of adoptive placement, Case
Establishment-Referral Form (DCF-379) is completed by the Social Worker, changing the
child's name to the adoptive family's name, or if this is a foster parent adoption,
DCF-379 is completed after the Agreement For Placement Before Adoption (DCF-421) has been
signed. The child's birth name should be listed under AKA on DCF-379. (This will not affect the child's medical number). Note: The Data Entry Operator (DEO) must enter the Case Establishment-Referral Form (DCF-379) before other forms with the new name. |
| Notification of Name Change | The eligibility specialist must be notified of the name change. |
| Address Change | The address should also be changed if necessary. |
| CMS Number Maintained | The CMS number will be maintained. By maintaining the child's
CMS number, with a name and address change, this eliminates the need for a new treatment
plan and review. Note: The DEO may need to page through various CMS and VPS screens to change the child's name. |
| New EMS Number | The eligibility specialist or regional staff will request a new EMS number for the child going into adoptive placement by completing a DCF-550 with an enclosed memo to the Chief of Eligibility Services with the Department of Social Services' Central Office. Only the initial data, on DCF-550 and questions #10, #16-27 (as they pertain to the child only) and the declaration of citizenship are completed. |
| Committed Child Coding | Case Activity Form (DCF-386) will remain in effect and will continue to be coded as committed child (2) until the child's adoption is finalized. |
Connecticut Department of Children and Families Issued: March 1, 1994
