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DCF Publications and Forms

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Department Policies & Procedures
View the available policies and procedures for the Department of Children & Families.

DCF Forms
Find copies of all forms in the Department.

Children and Families forms are now available in pdf format for our Community-Based partners (CBCs).

ACCESS Community Partner Newsletters
View the latest Community Partner newsletters from around the state

DCF Quick Facts

Human Subject Research
The Department developed Operating Procedure CFOP 215-8 - OVERSIGHT OF HUMAN SUBJECT RESEARCH AND INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD DESIGNATION to clarify how and when research using human subjects can occur.

Current information on DCF's programs and the people we serve.

Department Accomplishments 2007 & 2008

Child and Family Services Annual Progress and Services Reports

Family Safety Training Bulletins

Family Safety Desk Reference
Policies & procedures related to the Family Safety Program Office.

Chapter 39 - Child Welfare (updated 7/1/2007)

DCF Long Range Program Plans

DCF Legislative Budget Requests

Department Publications
Miscellaneous publications and reports relating to the Department of Children & Families.

You can view previous Department publications on our Archive Page.