Children's Rights
What is emancipation? Who can be emancipated? How do you become emancipated? What rights does an emancipated teenager have? How can you decide? How will your parents react? Can you support yourself?...
Your girlfriend is pregnant. The State of Connecticut has laws about your situation. This pamphlet addresses some common questions and answers about paternity laws in Connecticut.Published by the Bureau of Child Support Enforcement &...
If think you're being bullied, this booklet explains your legal rights.
TFA is Temporary Family Assistance. It’s usually called "welfare" or "state." TFA is Connecticut’s cash assistance program for low-income parents, including teenage parents, and their children.
Your child has the right to be supported by both parents.If you are a father, you can be required to pay child support if you are not the main person taking care of your child. If you show care and concern for your child, including...
Does your child need a lawyer?What would your child's lawyers do?Who pays for my child's lawyer?How do I ask for a lawyer to be appointed?What do I do at the court hearingThe Hearing (if you do not have an agreement)Sample - Motion for...
As a teen in DCF care, there’s a lot for you to know so you can make good decisions for yourself and get what you want.If you are committed to DCF, there are programs that can help you learn to live on your own.
As a teen in DCF care, there’s a lot for you to know so you can make good decisions for yourself and get what you want.
If you are committed to DCF, there are programs that can help you learn to live on your own.
This book tells you what your legal rights are while you are involved with DCF and the foster care system.You may think that because you live in a foster home and DCF has become involved in your life that you don’t have a say in what...
Were you kicked out of your house? Did you run away? Do you live in a shelter or temporarily with a friend? Did your family lose their housing?Are you wondering ...Where can I go to school? Can I get medical care? Can I see a therapist?...
If you are committed to the Department of Children and Families (DCF), it means that a judge has decided that DCF should be your legal guardian. DCF is a State agency which exists to protect children and teens and to help their families...
What are my rights? How can I become a legal permament resident?
Are you in a relationship with someone who tries to control you, stalks you, threatens you or physically hurts you?
What is statutory rape?Statutory rape is a crime called sexual assault.
A guide about bullying and harassment for parents and guardians by the State of Connecticut Department of Education. Also see their resources page.
Mission is to promote and protect the legal rights and interests of poor children who are dependent upon the judicial, child welfare, health and mental health, education, and juvenile justice systems for their care.
Educates the nation about the needs of children and encourages preventive investment before they get sick or into trouble, drop out of school, or suffer family breakdown.
Provides indigent children with experienced lawyers who give them a voice in family court. Also provides information in legal matters involving children and advocates in support of legislative policies that advance the well being and best...
Working together with families and communities to improve child safety, ensure that more children have permanent families, and advance the overall well-being of children is the central focus of the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Mission is to:Meet basic needs of food, shelter, economic support and health care.Promote and support the choice to live with dignity in one's own home and community.Promote and support the achievement of economic viability in the...
This office provides the opportunity for applicants and recipients of DSS programs to request a hearing to contest actions taken by DSS.
The CT Parent Advocacy Center is a statewide nonprofit organization that offers information and support to families of children with any disability or chronic illness, age birth through 26.
Oversees Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program, child care, child support enforcement, child abuse and neglect, etc.
A list of common legal words and their definitions compiled by the Connecticut Judicial Branch. If you didn't find what you were looking for in the Connecticut Judicial Branch glossary, try this glossary of legal terms by the U.S....
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
Prevents child abduction and sexual exploitation; help find missing children; and assist victims of child abduction and sexual exploitation, their families, and the professionals who serve them.
This site addresses issues affecting teens and dating, including dating violence, how to tell if there are problems in your relationship, your rights in a relationship, how to get help leaving a bad relationship, phone numbers for domestic...
If you are pregnant or have a child that's less than a year old, you can sign up for this service, which will send you important information and reminders to improve your health and the health of your baby.
The Appearance form tells the court that you plan to participate in the case and that you should get a notice whenever something happens in the case. This form is also used to tell the court when you have changed your address.Help text for...
If you cannot afford to pay certain court fees to start a case in court and you have very little income, you may have a right to a fee waiver. Use this form to ask the court to allow you not to pay.Help text for Application for Waiver of...
The Community Renewal Team Inc. is an anti-poverty agency serving people and families throughout the Connecticut River Valley.
Infoline (2-1-1) is a free service that can help you with many different kinds of problems, including substance abuse, domestic violence, suicide prevention, financial problems, and more. It is available 24 hours a day and 365 days per...
Empowering women and children to make their own decisions, without the fear of abuse.Call 24-hour hotline services at 203-238-1501 or toll-free statewide at 888-774-2900.
Statewide 24-hour crisis hotline1-888-774-2900Local 24 Hour Confidential Hotline(860)763-4542
Statewide Legal Services is a telephone hotline helping callers with legal problems in Connecticut. They talk to callers about many different non-criminal legal problems. Some of the problems they can talk to you about include family,...
The Yale Child Sexual Abuse Clinic provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments of children who may have been sexually abused. Services provided by the Clinic include forensic interviews, medical interviews and exams, support of...