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Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 6(g) - Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Section 17a-6(g)-14 - Designation of trained persons

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Unlicensed
				personnel in day programs and residential facilities who will be administering
				medication shall successfully complete a training program which shall be
				provided by the Department.
(b) Day
				programs and residential facilities shall designate the persons to be trained
				and submit a listing of such person to the Department.
(c) Persons to be trained must be high school
				graduates and/or be otherwise qualified to participate in the training program
				as recommended by the director of the day program or residential facility and
				approved by the Department.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 6(g) - Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Section 17a-6(g)-15 - Administration of medication training program

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				Department will provide a training program for unlicensed persons designated by
				day programs and residential facilities.
(b) The Department will designate licensed
				medical personnel or contract with appropriate education agencies to conduct
				the training program.
(c) The
				training program may be conducted at a central location or various locations
				throughout the state.
(d) The
				location and frequency of the programs will be determined by the Department
				based on the needs of the day programs and residential facilities and the
				number and residences of the persons to be trained.
(e) The courses/curriculum content shall
				include but not be limited to:
PHASE I ADMINISTRATION OF PRESCRIBED
				  MEDICATION:
General background on drug control laws
* Desired effects, side-effects, adverse reactions and
				  interactions of medications
* Assessment of adverse reactions and course of action if an
				  adverse reaction occurs
* Error in administration of medication and course of
				  action
* Drug classification, types, dosage, measurement
* Safe storage and control of medications
* Procedure for administration: right person, right
				  medication, right dosage, right method, right time
* Physical and psychological contraindications of
				  administration of medication
* Documentation: recording of administration and of unusual
				  signs
* Supervision and consultation provided by licensed medical
				  staff and pharmacist
* Resources for further information
PHASE II PRACTICUM
(f) The Department will maintain a current
				listing of those persons who have successfully completed the training program
				and have been authorized to administer medications. The listing will also
				identify the program or facility in which such persons are employed.
(g) Each person who successfully completes
				the training program shall be provided with documentation of completion of the
				program. The original documentation shall be provided to the person and copy
				maintained by the Department. In addition, the Department will provide a copy
				to the day program or residential facility.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 6(g) - Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Administration of Medication in Day Programs and Residential Facilities by Trained Persons › Section 17a-6(g)-16 - Utilization of trained persons to administer medication

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Day programs and residential facilities
				utilizing trained persons to administer medications shall maintain a current
				listing of such persons as well as a copy of each person's authorization to
				administer medications.
(b) Day
				programs and residential facilities shall establish and maintain written
				policies (in accordance with Department Licensing Regulations-17a-145-75)
				including but not limited to:
(1) Instructions
				defining the role and responsibilities of trained persons
(2) Assuring adequate supervision of or
				consultation with trained persons by licensed medical staff
(3) Assuring adequate back-up by licensed
				medical persons
(4) Specifying
				procedures for storage, access, administration and recording
				medication
(5) Providing that all
				medications be administered in accordance with instructions of a licensed
				physician or dentist
(6) Specifying
				procedures regarding errors and adverse reaction in administration of
				medication
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-1 - Aftercare (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-2 - Placement on aftercare (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-3 - Conditions of aftercare (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-4 - Termination of aftercare (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-5 - Aftercare revocation hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-6 - Purpose of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-7 - Notice of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-8 - Hearing procedure (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-9 - Disposition (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-10 - Notice of decision (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7 - Placement of Children and Youth on Aftercare › Section 17a-7-11 - Administrative review (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-1 - Scope of regulations (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-2 - Definitions (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-3 - Facility policy (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-4 - Eligibility for leave (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-5 - Evaluation of fitness and security risk (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-6 - Assignment to parent, legal guardian or responsible adult (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-7 - Notification for leave or release of a juvenile delinquent (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-8 - Notification for leave or release of a serious juvenile offender (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 7a - Standard Leave and Release Policies for Juvenile Offenders › Section 17a-7a-9 - Private residential program compliance (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-4 - Scope of regulations

Current through July 10, 2024
Regulations 17a-11-4 through 17a-11-27, inclusive, apply to
				  voluntary services provided by the Department of Children and Families pursuant
				  to section
				  17a-11
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes. The voluntary services program provides
				  services for children or youths requiring community based treatment or
				  temporary residential or other out of home placement who might otherwise be
				  committed as neglected, uncared for, or dependent as provided for in section
				  46b-129
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes in order to secure department services. The
				  program is designed to encourage the preservation and enhancement of family
				  relationships and the continuing rights and responsibilities of parents even
				  though limited financial resources prevent them from providing the required
				  care and treatment for their child.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-5 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in sections
				  17a-11-4
				  through
				  17a-11-27,
				  inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies, the following
				  definitions apply:
(a) "Case Service
				Plan" means the treatment plan prescribed by the department.
(b) "Child" means a person under the age of
				sixteen.
(c) "Commissioner" means
				the commissioner of children and families.
(d) "Department" means the Department of
				Children and Families.
(e)
				"Treatment Plan" means a written working agreement between the child, parent or
				guardian, caretaker service provider and the department social worker. The
				agreement describes and documents the child or family's service needs as well
				as what each party agrees is required to address the service needs.
(f) "Voluntary Admission" means a child or
				youth afforded access, on a non-compulsory basis, to services offered or
				administered by or under contract with, or otherwise available to the
				department.
(g) "Voluntary
				Services" means the provision of the services offered or administered by, or
				under contract with, or otherwise available to the department to a child or
				youth granted voluntary admission.
(h) "Youth" means any person sixteen or
				seventeen years of age.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-6 - Voluntary admission of a child or youth

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				commissioner may, pursuant to subsection (a) of section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes, admit a child or youth to the voluntary
				services program.
(b) Application
				for Voluntary Services shall be made in writing pursuant to subsection (a) of
				section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-7 - Admission criteria

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A child or
				youth eligible for the voluntary services program shall meet the criteria
				prescribed in subdivisions (1) through (4) of this subsection:
(1) The child or youth has an emotional,
				behavioral or substance use disorder diagnosable under the most recent edition
				of "Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders" (DSM). A child or
				youth with a "V code", developmental disorder, or mental retardation, as
				defined in the DSM, shall only be eligible if the child or youth also has an
				emotional, behavioral or substance use disorder and the alleviation of said
				emotional, behavioral or substance use disorder is the primary purpose of the
				request for voluntary services;
(2)
				The child or youth's treatment needs cannot be met through services currently
				available to the parent or guardian;
(3) The child or youth's disorder or
				disturbance can be treated with services offered, administered by, or under
				contract with, or otherwise available to, the department at the time of
				application; and,
(4) The child or
				youth has not reached the age of eighteen at the time of referral.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-8 - Admission restrictions

Current through July 10, 2024
The following types of cases shall not be accepted under the
				  voluntary services program unless the provisions of this section are waived by
				  the commissioner or designee pursuant to section
				  17a-11-11
				  of these regulations:
(a) Those in
				which the department has not been provided with sufficient data to establish
				eligibility;
(b) The child or youth
				is the subject of a pending petition alleging that he is neglected, abused or
				uncared for;
(c) The parent or
				guardian of a child or youth otherwise eligible for the voluntary services
				program has an active child protective services case with the department or is
				the subject of an investigation by the department of an allegation of child
				abuse or neglect of the child or youth;
(d) The child or youth is: the subject of a
				pending delinquency petition; has been adjudicated delinquent and is awaiting
				disposition, on probation, committed to the department, or on parole; or is
				currently involved with the adult criminal justice system due to arrest,
				conviction, probation or parole;
(e) Out of home placement of the child or
				youth:
(1) was made prior to the request for
				the voluntary services program;
(2)
				was made in a program or facility not approved or licensed by the
				department;
(3) was arranged
				without the prior approval of the department; or,
(4) is in or would be in a program or
				facility that does not meet the treatment needs of the child or youth as
				determined by the department;
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-9 - Individualized education program

Current through July 10, 2024
The program shall not provide or arrange for the provision of
				  any services which are a component of the child or youth's Individualized
				  Education Program (IEP) except as otherwise provided by law.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-10 - Parental consent

Current through July 10, 2024
Parental or guardian consent is required prior to the
				  provision of mental health services, except when a child or youth seeks
				  services pursuant to section
				  19a-14c
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-11 - Applications for the voluntary services program

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen, or a child age
				fourteen or older or a youth seeking admission to the voluntary services
				program shall initiate a request for services by contacting the department's
				centralized intake system.
(b) The
				parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen, or a child age
				fourteen or older or a youth seeking voluntary services shall complete an
				application provided by the department, within sixty (60) days of their initial
				request, and shall provide the department with written reports from service
				providers and a current psychiatric or psychological evaluation, if such
				evaluation exists, which addresses the child or youth's treatment
				needs.
(c) The parent or guardian
				of a child under the age of fourteen, or a child age fourteen or older or a
				youth shall complete a financial form provided by the department.
(d) The parent or guardian of a child under
				the age of fourteen, or a child age fourteen or older or a youth shall sign all
				release of information forms required by the department.
(e) The commissioner or designee shall
				complete the assessment of the completed application within fourteen (14) days
				and notify the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a
				child age fourteen or more or a youth or the attorney for said child or youth,
				in writing of the decision. Said notice shall inform the parent or guardian of
				a child under the age of fourteen or a child age fourteen or more or a youth
				that he may have a right to a voluntary services hearing if he disagrees with
				the department's decision.
(f) The
				commissioner or designee may waive the admission requirements or restrictions
				of the voluntary services program in the case of unusual circumstances. The
				burden of proof to show the unusual circumstances shall be upon the parent or
				guardian of a child under fourteen years of age or by such person himself if he
				is a child fourteen years of age or older or a youth.
(g) If the department determines that the
				child or youth is ineligible for voluntary services, the parent or guardian of
				a child under the age of fourteen, or a child age fourteen or older or a youth
				shall be notified within ten (10) days of the department's determination of
				their right to a voluntary services hearing pursuant to section
				17a-11-17
				of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-12 - Termination of services

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) A child or
				youth admitted to the voluntary services program shall be deemed to be within
				the care of the commissioner until such admission is terminated.
(b) The commissioner shall terminate the
				admission of any child or youth pursuant to subsection (b) of section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c) The commissioner may terminate the
				admission of any child or youth pursuant to subsection (b) of section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(d) The commissioner may terminate the
				admission of any child or youth admitted to the department's voluntary services
				program:
(1) If he determines that the child
				or youth and his parent or guardian have been provided services according to
				the case service plan and can no longer benefit from such services;
(2) If he determines that the child or youth
				or the parent of such child or youth is not cooperating with the case service
				plan; or,
(3) If he determines that
				the parent or guardian of the child or youth has failed, neglected or refused
				to contribute to the support of the child or youth pursuant to section
				17a-11-27 of
				these regulations.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-13 - The case service plan

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) In cases in
				which a child or youth is determined to be eligible for voluntary services, the
				case service plan shall be completed within fifty-five calendar days of the
				approval of the application.
(b)
				The parent or guardian of any child or youth and a child or youth age fourteen
				or older shall participate in the development of the case service plan. The
				department shall consult with all educational, mental health and medical
				providers serving the child or youth in the development of the case service
				plan.
(c) The case service plan
				shall consist of:
(1) The department's
				assessment conducted in accordance with section
				17a-11-14
				of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(2) The treatment and support services that
				have been offered and provided to the child, youth or family to treat the
				emotional or behavioral disorder and to strengthen and reunite the
				family;
(3) The efforts that have
				been made or should be made to evaluate and plan for other modes of care if
				return home is not likely for the child or youth;
(4) Any further efforts which have been or
				will be made to promote the best interests of the child or youth;
				and,
(5) A copy of the child or
				youth's Individualized Education Program (IEP), if applicable, if residential
				placement is being sought or contemplated.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-14 - Assessment and services to be provided under the voluntary services program

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The department
				shall complete an assessment of the child or youth which shall be part of the
				case service plan and which shall include:
(1)
				A compilation of all available diagnostic and social history material which
				will constitute the referral packet to be submitted to appropriate placement
				settings or service providers.
(2)
				Consultation with the child or youth, or parents or both in securing services
				appropriate to the child or youth's needs, periodically evaluating the child's
				progress and planning for the termination of the services and, if the child or
				youth has been placed out of the home, return of the child or youth to the
				parent.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-15 - Petition to probate court

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The department
				shall petition the probate court not more than one hundred twenty (120) days
				after a child or youth's admission pursuant to subsection (c) of section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) A voluntary services program petition
				shall be submitted on forms provided by the probate court.
(c) A voluntary services program petition
				shall be filed in the probate court for the district in which a parent or
				guardian of the child or youth resides.
(d) A voluntary services program petition
				shall include a copy of the child or youth's case service plan.
(e) The petition required in subsection (a)
				of this section shall not be filed if the child or youth's admission in the
				voluntary services program has terminated prior to the one hundred twenty (120)
				day requirement in subsection (a) of this section, unless a voluntary services
				hearing is pending.
(f) A hearing
				shall be scheduled with the probate court as prescribed by subsection (c) of
				section
				17a-11
				of the Connecticut General Statutes
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-16 - Dispositional hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
The commissioner shall file a motion requesting a
				  dispositional hearing on the status of the child or youth not more than twelve
				  (12) months after a child or youth is admitted to the department through the
				  voluntary services program, and every twelve months thereafter pursuant to
				  subsection (d) of section
				  17a-11
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-17 - Voluntary services hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The department
				shall conduct a Voluntary Services Hearing when admission to the voluntary
				services program is denied and the parent or guardian of a child under the age
				of fourteen or a child age fourteen or more or a youth or the attorney for such
				child or youth requests a Voluntary Services Hearing. Such hearing shall be
				conducted in accordance with Chapter 54 of the Connecticut General
				Statutes.
(b) The department shall
				conduct a Voluntary Services Hearing when admission to the voluntary services
				program is terminated and the parent or guardian of a child under the age of
				fourteen or a child age fourteen or more or a youth or the attorney for such
				child or youth requests a Voluntary Services Hearing and a petition pursuant to
				section
				17a-11-15
				of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies has not been filed in the
				probate court. Such hearing shall be conducted in accordance with Chapter 54 of
				the Connecticut General Statutes.
(c) The issue at the voluntary services
				hearing shall be whether the department properly applied the admissions
				criteria set forth in section
				17a-11-7, the
				admission restrictions set forth in section
				17a-11-8
				or the provisions for termination of services set forth in section
				17a-11-12
				of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-18 - Voluntary services hearing procedures

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The written
				notice given to the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or
				a child aged fourteen or more or a youth or the attorney for said child or
				youth pursuant to subsection (a) of this section shall include:
(1) a copy of sections
				17a-11-4
				through
				17a-11-27,
				inclusive, of the Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies;
(2) the department's reason for the denial or
				termination;
(3) the right of a
				parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a child age fourteen
				or more or a youth to a Voluntary Services Hearing;
(4) how the parent or guardian of a child
				under the age of fourteen or a child age fourteen or more or a youth shall
				apply for a Voluntary Services Hearing;
(5) the time in which a request for a
				Voluntary Services Hearing shall be made.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-19 - Scheduling the voluntary services hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				Voluntary Services Hearing shall be scheduled by the hearing unit within thirty
				(30) calendar days of the date the request is received by the manager of the
				Administrative Hearings Unit. A Voluntary Services Hearing may be continued or
				postponed for good cause at the discretion of the hearing officer or with
				agreement of all parties.
(b) The
				Voluntary Services Hearing shall be held in the regional office of the
				department or, if agreeable to all the parties, another location designated by
				the hearing officer. Hearings requiring the presence of a child or youth shall
				be held at a time that does not interfere with the child or youth's
				education.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-20 - Pre-hearing conference for a voluntary services hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The hearing officer may involve the
				parties and their representatives in a pre-hearing conference preceding the
				Voluntary Services Hearing for the purpose of:
(1) simplification and consolidation of
				issues;
(2) identification and
				limitation of the number of witnesses;
(3) considering any other matters that will
				promote the quality of the proceedings.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-21 - Conduct of the voluntary services hearing

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				Voluntary Services Hearing shall be conducted by a hearing officer designated
				by the commissioner, or designee.
(b) The hearing officer shall have the power
				to administer oaths and affirmations, subpoena witnesses and require the
				production of records, physical evidence, papers and documents to any hearing
				held in the case.
(c) The hearing
				officer has the final authority to limit witnesses and take any other necessary
				actions that will facilitate the hearing process.
(d) Each party shall be afforded the
				opportunity to:
(1) inspect and copy relevant
				and material records, papers and documents;
(2) at a hearing, to respond, to
				cross-examine other parties, intervenors, and witnesses and to present evidence
				and argument on all issues involved.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-22 - Party and intervenor status in voluntary services hearings

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Parties to the Voluntary Services Hearing
				shall be the parent or guardian of a child under the age of fourteen or a child
				or youth over the age of fourteen and the department. Parties may be
				represented by an attorney.
(b) The
				parents or guardians of a child or youth age fourteen years or older may
				request to intervene in any voluntary services hearing concerning the child or
				youth. Any such request shall be made in writing and sent to the manager of the
				administrative hearings unit.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-23 - The voluntary services hearing record

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				record shall include:
(1) written notices
				related to the case;
(2) all
				petitions, pleadings, motions and intermediate rulings, if any;
(3) evidence received or
				considered;
(4) questions and
				offers of proof, objections and rulings thereon;
(5) the official recording of the
				proceedings;
(6) the final
				decision.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-24 - The voluntary services hearing decision

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The
				hearing officer shall be responsible for preparing the memorandum of decision
				which shall be mailed within thirty (30) calendar days of the conclusion of the
				hearing to the parties and their attorney.
(b) The memorandum of decision shall contain:
(1) the names of the persons
				present;
(2) the provisions of law,
				regulation and policy applicable to the case;
(3) evidence relied on in making the
				decision;
(4) findings of
				fact;
(5) a statement of the
				reasoning on which the decision is based.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-25 - Continuing care

Current through July 10, 2024
A person who has passed his eighteenth birthday but has not
				  yet reached his twenty-first birthday, may be permitted to remain voluntarily
				  in the Voluntary Services program pursuant to subsection (g) of section
				  17a-11
				  of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-26 - Transition to other services

Current through July 10, 2024
The department shall provide a plan for the transition of a
				  child or youth from the voluntary services program to adult services provided
				  by one or more state agencies, if such services are available, as may be
				  necessary for the child or youth.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 11 - Voluntary Admissions to the Department of a Child or Youth in Residential Facilities Administered by, or Under Contract with, or Otherwise Available to the Department › Voluntary Services › Section 17a-11-27 - Parental liability

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) The parent of
				any child or youth receiving assistance through the voluntary services program
				may be liable for the support of the child or youth in accordance with sections
				4a-12
				and
				4-66d
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
(b) Upon acceptance of a child or youth for
				voluntary services, the parents of said child or youth shall be assessed an
				amount of money they shall be obligated to contribute to the support of the
				child or youth pursuant to section
				4a-12
				of the Connecticut General Statutes.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-1 - Right to hearing - mental health placement (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-2 - Purpose of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-3 - Notice of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-4 - Hearing procedure (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-5 - Decision of hearings officer (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 12 - Hearings on Placement of Children and Youth in State Operated Mental Health Facilities › Section 17a-12-6 - Emergency procedures (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-2 - Review of treatment plan (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-3 - Access to treatment plan (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-4 - Right to a hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-5 - Purpose of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-6 - Notice of hearing (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-7 - Right to counsel (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-8 - Hearing officers (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 15 - Treatment Plan and Hearings › Section 17a-15-9 - Hearing procedure (Repealed)

Current through July 10, 2024
For 2014 repeal, see
				  Sec.
				  54 of
				  Public
				  Act 14-187. (June 11,
				  2014)
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 16 - Rights of Children and Youth Under the Supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families › Section 17a-16-6 - Scope of regulation

Current through July 10, 2024
In accordance with section
				17a-16
				of the General Statutes, the Commissioner of Children and Families herewith
				adopts regulation sections 17a-16-6 through
				17a-16-18
				concerning the rights of children and youth under the supervision of the
				commissioner. These regulations pertain to the use of or receipt of mail, use
				of the telephone, and the use of restraint, seclusion and
				force.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 16 - Rights of Children and Youth Under the Supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families › Section 17a-16-7 - Definitions

Current through July 10, 2024
As used in sections
				17a-16-6
				through
				17a-16-18,
				the following definitions shall apply:
(a) "Commissioner" means the Commissioner of
			 Children & Families;
(b)
			 "Department" means the Department of Children & Families;
(c) "Contraband" means weapons, unauthorized
			 drugs, and other items which pose a danger to a child or youth or
			 others;
(d) "Mechanical restraint"
			 means any externally applied mechanical device which limits the voluntary
			 movement of a child or youth;
(e)
			 "Seclusion" means isolation from the general population of an institution of
			 the commissioner enforced by a locked door.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 16 - Rights of Children and Youth Under the Supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families › Section 17a-16-8 - Use of the telephone

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Public
			 telephones shall be made available in appropriate locations in each institution
			 or facility under the jurisdiction of the commissioner.
(b) A child or youth shall be permitted to
			 make and receive telephone calls at reasonable times exclusive of regularly
			 scheduled program activities. An incoming telephone call from the child's or
			 youth's attorney or clergyman shall be transmitted immediately to the child or
			 youth or, if that is not practicable, a message shall be given to the child or
			 youth as to the caller's identity and his telephone number.
(c) The head of the institution or facility,
			 or his designee, may restrict the use of the telephone by a child or youth when
			 he determines that communication by the child or youth with a particular
			 individual, group or agency is inconsistent with the child's or youth's
			 treatment objectives. If use of the telephone is restricted, this shall be
			 explained to the child or youth and the individual, group or agency that is
			 subject to the restriction. Such restriction shall be noted in writing, signed
			 by the head of the institution or facility, and made a part of the child's or
			 youth's permanent clinical record.
Connecticut Administrative Code › Title 17a - Social and Human Services and Resources › 16 - Rights of Children and Youth Under the Supervision of the Commissioner of Children and Families › Section 17a-16-9 - Use or receipt of mail

Current through July 10, 2024
(a) Each
			 institution or facility under the jurisdiction of the commissioner shall
			 furnish writing materials and postage to any child or youth desiring
			 them.
(b) A child or youth shall be
			 permitted to send or receive mail to or from any individual, group or agency.
			 However, the head of the institution or facility, or his designee, may limit
			 the use or receipt of mail by a child or youth if he determines that
			 communication with a particular individual, group or agency is inconsistent
			 with the child's or youth's treatment objectives. If the use or receipt of mail
			 is limited, this shall be explained to the child or youth and all such
			 correspondence shall be returned unopened to the sender with an explanation
			 signed by the head of the institution or facility, or his designee. Such
			 limitation shall be noted in writing, signed by the head of the institution or
			 facility, and made a part of the child's or youth's permanent clinical
			 record.
(c) All incoming mail shall
			 be delivered to the child or youth unopened unless the head of the institution
			 or facility, or his designee, has reason to believe that said mail contains
			 contraband. In such case, the mail shall be opened by the head of the
			 institution or facility, or his designee, in the presence of the child or
			 youth, and any contraband removed.