Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-61

Current with legislation from the 2024 Regular and Special Sessions.

Section 17a-61 - Public information program

The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall prepare a public information program about the process established under this section and sections 17a-57 to 17a-60, inclusive, 53-21 and 53-23. Such program shall include distribution to mothers and agents of a pamphlet that has the following information:

(1) An explanation of the process established by this section and sections 17a-57 to 17a-60, inclusive;

(2) the legal ramifications and protections for the mother or agent;

(3) what will happen to the infant;

(4) how to contact the Department of Children and Families with questions and the procedures for reunification;

(5) the timelines involved in termination of parental rights and adoption; and

(6) any other relevant information.

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-61

( P.A. 00-207, S. 5; P.A. 15-242, S. 47.)

Amended by P.A. 15-0242, S. 47 of the Connecticut Acts of the 2015 Regular Session, eff. 7/1/2015.