Connecticut Child Welfare Agency to Turn to Private Contractors

May 24, 2004 Connecticut Child Welfare Agency to Turn to Private Contractors The Connecticut child welfare agency may use a private contractor to handle some foster care services, Department of Children and Families (DCF) Commissioner Darlene Dunbar said on April 30, 2004 during a talk at the annual conference of the Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents. The agency will look for contractors that can help the agency find and support foster parents, Ms. Dunbar said. "This is really about, is there a better way to provide support to foster families and recruit foster families?" she added. "You have . . .