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The end of the 2010 Legislative Session resulted in
passage of important legislation affecting Connecticut's children:
CCA worked with child welfare partners to promote
passage of Public Act 10-160, which would permit children who have
been removed from their homes due to allegations of abuse and neglect
to stay in their current educational placement even if they are
moved by DCF to another town. The state educational stability initiative
is mandated by the recently enacted federal Fostering Connections
to Success Act of 2008.
PA
10–160
CCA
Testimony
For information on Educational Stability legislation,
please contact Sarah Eagan.
CCA proposed the adoption of The CT Homeless Youth
Act, which defines homeless youth, requires a comprehensive program
of services for homeless youth, and mandates relevant data collection.
The statute calls for a continuum of services including street and
community outreach and drop-in programs, emergency shelters, and
transitional living programs. Prior to passage, these services are
available only for youth in the care of the Department of Children
and Families. Many youth cannot or do not wish to be in DCF care
and, as a result, languish on the streets or move from home to home.
PA10-179
(Sections 28-30)
CCA
Testimony
For information on Homeless Youth legislation and
Connecticut’s Runaway and Homeless Youth Team, please contact Stacey
Violante Cote
Child Welfare: Sarah
Eagan
Homeless Youth: Stacey
Violante Cote
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