IN RE SERENITY W. (2023)
AC 46183 Mother appealed the termination of her parental rights as to her older daughter. DCF had obtained an order of temporary custody after Mother was arrested in connection with …
How We Empower Parents and Fight to Reunify Families
National Reunification Month: June 2023 Reunification is the ultimate goal for most families who have children that enter the foster care system. However, in the case of many families, reunification …
5 New Laws Impacting Children in Connecticut Passed in 2023
The Center for Children’s Advocacy played a critical role in the successful passage of life-changing laws during this year’s legislative session in Connecticut. These laws will significantly improve the health …
CCA Advocacy Results in Extension of CT Utilities Shut-Off Moratorium Until May 2023
On Tuesday, August 30, Connecticut’s statewide utility regulatory body ruled that the state’s largest electric and gas companies cannot resume shutting off customers’ service until May 2023. In its ruling, …
CCA Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Celebrating 25 Years of Progress: 1997-2022 The Center for Children’s Advocacy was founded in 1997 on a $2,000 budget, in borrowed office space over the boiler room at UConn Law …
CCA Advocates for Affordable Payment Plans for Utility Customers
For the past three years, utility companies in Connecticut have not been allowed to shut off service to low-income customers. The state’s largest electric and gas companies argue that they …
Connecticut Utilities Assistance Guide: How to Get An Affordable Payment Plan
Over the course of the pandemic, the Center for Children’s Advocacy has worked with utility companies and state regulators to increase access to affordable utilities payment plans in Connecticut. As …
