Getting Started
- Child Adoption Laws Adoption laws for the state of Connecticut.
- Foster Care and Adoption General information and resources regarding foster care and adoption in Connecticut.
- LGBT Adoption Laws LGBT adoption laws in Connecticut.
- Pre-Service Training Information Contact information to sign up for 40-hour PRIDE pre-service training classes.
- Private Child Placing Agencies DCF compiled a list of licensed child placing agencies.
- Public and Private Agency Search Public and private foster care adoption agencies in Connecticut.
- Adoption Information Adoption Information by state
- Understanding Connecticut Adoption Laws and Policies An overview of adoption laws
- Adoption Services DCF provides an overview of adoption services
- Home Study Requirements (See bottom of page for providers) Information on the Home study program and requirements
Searching for Children
- Heart Gallery of Connecticut Heart Gallery featuring waiting children in Connecticut.
- WWK Recruiters Scroll down and click on Connecticut to view contact information for Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiters families may contact regarding waiting Connecticut children.
- Heart Gallery Of America Photo lists of waiting children
Pre-Placement
- ICPC Information Provides general information about ICPC process in Connecticut, including contact information for state ICPC offices.
Post-Adoption Support & Resources
- Adoption Assistance Select Connecticut to view more information on adoption assistance in the state of Connecticut, courtesy of Child Welfare Information Gateway.
- Adoption Assistance Program Provides families post-adoption support and resources in the areas of assessment, education, and referral services. Other resources include college financial aid, Federal Adoption Tax Credit, transracial adoption, trauma and brain development, growing up adopted, talking about adoption, and more.
- Autism Services & Resources Provides support, resources, and services to children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and their families.
- CAFAP Support Groups List of statewide support groups, courtesy of Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents.
- Connecticut Community Adoption Network Connecting adoptive parents and professionals. Provides information on support groups, therapists, training opportunities, and more.
- CTSFN Resources Provide resources on summer camps, IEPs, special education, training, sibling relationships, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and more.
- FAVOR Serves families, children and youth who are dealing with a broad range of mental health and behavioral needs.
- Foster Care and Adoption Resources Resource topics include grief and loss in foster parents, parenting children who have been sexually abused, supporting LGBTQ youth, and more.
- Support Groups for Adoptive Parents List of support groups for adoptive parents.
- Support Groups for Children and Teens List of support groups for children and teens.
- Support Groups for Relative Caregivers List of support groups for relative caregivers.
- State Subsidy Information NACAC provides general information on adoption subsidies in Connecticut.
- Therapist Directory List of therapists who specialize in adoption issues.
- Attachment and Trauma Specialists A list of local therapists that specialize in working with attachment and trauma related issues.
- Behavioral care treatment centers A list of local treatment centers for behavioral care
- Adoption Therapists A list of local therapists that specialize in adoption
- Child Care Resources A compiled list of child-care resources
- Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
- Counseling Resources A compiled list of counseling resources
- Child Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs A list of local treatment centers specializing in child abuse treatment
- Counseling Resources A compiled list of counseling resources
- Kid Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in treating children
- Kinship Care Kinship programs and information
- Medical Resources Health and medical resources
- NPEN National Parenting Education Network A list of programs by state
- NOFAS FASD Support State resources and support group information
- Trauma Counseling A list of local therapists specializing in trauma related issues.
- Online Support Groups A list of online support group resources
- Post-Adoption Questions and Answers Frequently asked questions and answers regarding adoption
- Special Health Care Needs Resources for parents of children with special health care needs.
Events and Activities
- Cultural Events Events Calendar
- Summer Activities A list of activities for kids.
Home Study Service Providers
- Abby’s One True Gift Home study service provider
- American Adoptions Home study service provider
- Saint Mary International Adoption Home study service provider
