Connecticut Public Act Number 26-26: An Act Concerning Child Welfare Accountability & Transparency

On May 27, 2026, the State of Connecticut filed Public Act number 26-26: an act concerning child welfare accountability and transparency. This act ensures that children in the custody of the Commissioner of Children and Families are only placed with licensed or approved caregivers. The provisions include stronger support for kin placements, new grants for youth who continue in foster care after turning 18, new communication devices for caseworkers making home visits, transparency measures, new workforce support training materials, and a new Child Welfare Policy and Oversight Committee . . .