DCF wants to place more children in ‘kinship care’ — with a relative or other close family connection. But doing so has been complicated.
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CT lawmakers hear from auditors, DCF on missing kids report
Some lawmakers questioned whether the audit, which found that children went missing 3,700 times from FY2021-23, put too much blame on DCF.
Posted inHealth
CT ranks 8th nationally in kids’ well-being in 2025
CT earned high marks in education and health in the 2025 Kids Count but not in its economic well-being and family and community data.
Posted inHealth
Bill would allow ‘baby boxes’ for parents to relinquish infants
A bill that would allow parents to relinquish their infants in temperature-controlled chambers at hospitals could unleash a slew of issues.
Posted inHuman Services
Bethany sex abuse case prompts controversial bill on town camp safety
The bill, which among other reforms would ensure municipal programs for children conduct employee background checks, got mixed reactions.
Posted inHealth
Youth suicides are up in CT, and officials are broadening response
A new screening tool at Connecticut Children’s Medical Center is part of a broadened push to respond to the youth mental health crisis in CT.
Posted inPartner Content
CT launches new campaign to warn kids and parents about illegally packaged cannabis edibles
A new public service ad warning parents of cannabis edibles that are illegally packaged to look like common kid snacks is now running in CT.
Posted inHealth
Close to 3,000 young children in CT vaccinated against COVID in first week
State officials expect demand for the vaccine to tick up when parents start preparing for a new school year.
Posted inHealth
What CT parents need to know about young children’s COVID vaccinations
CT Mirror gathered some of the most commonly asked questions about the vaccinations. Here’s what doctors and health officials said.
Posted inHealth
Connecticut prepares to roll out COVID vaccines for young children
The state has ordered 26,690 doses of the immunization and 91 providers have signed up to receive a supply of the vaccine.
Posted inEducation
How to talk to your kids about the Texas school shooting
Experts share tips and best practices for talking to children about the shooting at the Uvalde, Texas elementary school.
Posted inEducation
School-age children are seeking out mental health care more than ever
An influx of students showed up in crisis at school in recent months, and the trend continued into the school year.
Posted inEducation
Bill addressing children’s mental health heads to governor
The House of Representatives gave final approval to legislation addressing the impact of COVID on students’ mental health and education.
Posted inHealth
Pfizer COVID vaccine approved for children 12 to 15. Here’s what you need to know.
Across Connecticut, providers have begun requesting more doses of the Pfizer vaccine in preparation.
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Beth Bye brings passion, toughness to budget chairmanship
Sen. Beth Bye: “Those of us who have been through some of the challenges of discrimination, when you go through something this hard, you come out strong. I think it’s a critical part of who I am.”