(a) On and after January 1, 2017, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall create a foster family profile on each foster family, as defined in section 17a-93, fictive kin caregiver, as defined in section 17a-114, and relative caregiver for distribution to each child twelve years of age or older who is placed in foster care pursuant to section 17a-114. Such foster family profile shall be distributed to such child not less than seven days prior to such child being placed with such foster family, fictive kin caregiver or relative caregiver or, in the case of an emergency placement, as soon as is practicable. Such foster family profile shall contain information including, but not limited to, the name and location of the school the child will attend, the name, age and gender of each individual living in the household, the sleeping arrangements in the household, information on the presence of pets in the household and a brief summary of household expectations.

(b) Not later than January 1, 2017, the Department of Children and Families shall develop or approve a foster care family survey for distribution to each child seven years of age or older who is removed from or leaves a foster family. On and after January 1, 2017, the department shall (1) distribute a foster family survey to a child not later than fifteen days after such child is removed from or leaves a foster home, and (2) catalogue the results of such foster family surveys to gather data that may be used by the department to recruit, train and retain high-quality foster families.

(P.A. 16-123, S. 3.)

History: P.A. 16-123 effective June 7, 2016.