Sec. 17a-61. Public information program.

The Department of Children and Families, in consultation with the Attorney General, shall prepare a public information program about the process established under this section and sections 17a-57 to 17a-60, inclusive, 53-21 and 53-23. Such program shall include distribution to mothers and agents of a pamphlet that has the following information: (1) An explanation of the process established by this section and sections 17a-57 to 17a-60, inclusive; (2) the legal ramifications and protections for the mother or agent; (3) what will happen to the infant; (4) how to contact the Department of Children and Families with questions and the procedures for reunification; (5) the timelines involved in termination of parental rights and adoption; and (6) any other relevant information.

(P.A. 00-207, S. 5; P.A. 15-242, S. 47.)

History: P.A. 15-242 replaced “17a-57 to 17a-61” with “17a-57 to 17a-60” and made technical changes, effective July 1, 2015.