Bill > HB05828

This bill provides $300,000 in funding from the state's General Fund to the Office of the Child Advocate (OCA) for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. The purpose of this funding is to hire additional personnel who will be responsible for overseeing children in the care of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) and monitoring the residences where these children are placed. The funding will support the OCA's critical mission of ensuring the safety, well-being, and appropriate care of vulnerable children who are under state guardianship. By providing resources for more staff, the bill aims to enhance the oversight and support of children who are in the state's child welfare system, potentially improving their living conditions and ensuring their rights and needs are being adequately addressed.

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https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&bill_num=HB05828&which_year=2025