Dear Members,
This information posted by _ctdcfwatch@..._ (mailto:ctdcfwatch@...)
or _admin@..._ (mailto:admin@...)
is not correct. This forum is not a Public Hearing nor it is a place for
your personal DCF horror stories. This will take some thoughtful
contemplation and I suggest that you also write down your statements for
submission to
FAVOR, Inc., to submit to Connecticut Department of Children and Families.
I have spoken with Molly Cole's staff at FAVOR, Inc., this morning and got
this information straight from the horse's mouth as to the purpose of this
forum. FAVOR, Inc., is part of the Connecticut Citizen’s Review Board for
DCF
and the weekend of March 17, 18 and 19 was a wonderful fate for both our
organizations. They signed up and attended our Conference. CCC, Inc., provided
the training via FRA Institute for this group to become “Certified Family
Advocates” in the state of Connecticut. The Agreement we reached to work
together in this effort is a plus for both of our organizations. They have
agreed
to be under the directorship of CCC, Inc., for any future Family Advocate
training and we will bring FRA Institute back for this task.
This is not the time to be disrespectful or to give rude comments such as “
The eve of Grandma’s funeral I came home to find the very unpleasantly FAT
DCF
worker Valerie Jackson sitting on my couch....I told her just because I am
Wiccan does NOT mean I am going to whip out my wand and levitate her FAT ASS
off my couch!!” as _Ctdcfwatch@..._ (mailto:Ctdcfwatch@...) has
published via the internet in their “My Connecticut Horror
Story"[
_http://www.familyrightsassociation.com/horror_stories/connecticut_dcf_horror_st\
ory.htm_
(http://www.familyrightsassociation.com/horror_stories/connecticut_dcf_horror_st\
ory.htm) ] People come in all shapes and sizes and it
does little good to use these spiteful remarks towards those in charge of child
protection in our state. Inaccuracies in your record should be shown and
documented but I advise no member to make personally disparaging remarks. The
point of this forum is to state what services helped you, what services
didn't help you and what services were missing that would have helped you. I
think you can show inaccuracies in your record in a non-personally disparaging
manner.
If members are ill-advised to take this as a moaning and complaining
session, the sessions will be shut down. Please, again, members, I advise you
to
act professionally with appropriate decorum in order that we may bring about
change.
Here is the update and schedule:
FAVOR, Inc.,
A Family Advocacy Organization

All forums will be held 6:00 p.m. to 8?30 p.m.
Light Dinner and Refreshments Will Be Served

Monday March 27, 2006 Waterbury
95 N Main St
Waterbury, CT
(203) 573-0264
Directions:
_http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-%20Waterbury%20Youth%20Services%209\
9%20Main%20StreetWaterbury,%20CT%20%20(203)%20573-0264%20%208&q=
youth+services&near=Waterbury,+CT&cid=41558056,-73051944,4289628038131897051&i
wstate1=form:to_
(http://www.google.com/maps?hl=en&lr=&ie=UTF-%20Waterbury%20Youth%20Services%209\
9%20Main%20StreetWaterbury,%20CT%20%20(203)%20573-0264%20%2
08&q=youth+services&near=Waterbury,+CT&cid=41558056,-73051944,4289628038131897
051&iwstate1=form:to)
Tuesday, March 28, 2006 Bridgeport
Black Rock Art Center
2838 Fairfield Avenue
Bridgeport, CT
(203) 367-7917
Directions: _http://www.bridgeportpubliclibrary.org/BlackRockArtCenter.php_
(http://www.bridgeportpubliclibrary.org/BlackRockArtCenter.php)
Wednesday, March 29, 2006 Thompson
Thompson Public Library
934 Riverside Drive
Thompson, CT
(860) 923-9779

Directions: _http://thompsonpubliclibrary.org/directions.htm_
(http://thompsonpubliclibrary.org/directions.htm)
To Be Announced Hartford
The Village for Children & Families
1600 Albany Avenue
Hartford, CT
(860) 2364511
Directions:
_http://maps.google.com/?q=1680+Albany+Ave.+Hartford%2c+CT+06105_
(http://maps.google.com/?q=1680+Albany+Ave.+Hartford,+CT+06105)
Wednesday, April 5, 2006 New Haven
New Haven Public Library
133 Elm Street
(203) 946-8130
Directions: _http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Library/location.asp_
(http://www.cityofnewhaven.com/Library/location.asp)
Thursday, April 13, 2006 Danbury
Broadview Middle School
72 Hospital Avenue
Danbury, CT
203-797-4861
Directions: _http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/midweb/BMS/directions.html_
(http://www.danbury.k12.ct.us/midweb/BMS/directions.html)
Wednesday, April 19, 2006 Norwalk
Norwalk Police Department at
1 Monroe Street
(203) 854-3051
Directions: _http://www.norwalkct.org/norwalkmap.htm_
(http://www.norwalkct.org/norwalkmap.htm)
Below instruction is incorrect from CTdcfwatch@... or
_admin@ctdcfwatch_ (mailto:admin@ctdcfwatch)
Subject: Public Hearing on DCF abuse and how DCF can be improved - March 28,
2006 Date: 3/28/2006 7:54:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time From:
_admin@..._ (mailto:admin@...)
Reply To: To: _Undisclosed-Recipient:;_
(mailto:Undisclosed-Recipient:;) CC: BCC: Sent on:
Sent from the Internet _(Details)_ (aolmsg://00c83388/inethdr/1)

HERE IS YOUR BIG CHANCE PARENTS AND ATTORNEYS
Here is an opportunity to speak on the abuses of DCF and their failure to
obey the law and allow their social workers to wilfully lie in documents and in
court and the removal of children without conducting a proper investagation
or warrant. Please forward to every one in Connecticut that has been
threatened or abused by DCF.
PUBLIC FORUMS FOR FAMILIES: DCF AND CHILD PROTECTIVE SERVICES A SERIES OF
SEVEN PUBLIC FORUMS HOSTED BY THE CT CITIZEN REVIEW PANELS
Who are the Citizen Review Panels?
· Federally mandated groups of parents and professionals who have
personal and/or professional experience with Connecticut Child Protective
Services
through the
CT Department of Children and Families.
· The panels are charged with determining whether the Department of
Children and Families is effectively discharging its child protection
responsibilities.
· These panels are federally mandated under the 1996 amendments to the
Child Abuse Protection and Treatment Act (CAPTA).
· Once the review is completed the Panels prepare a report to the
Department of Children and Families on an annual basis.
· The Department is required to respond to each of the recommendations
made by the Panels.
We Want To Hear From You!
· Tell us about DCF Child Protective Services that have successfully
supported your family.
· Tell us about services that have not worked.
· Tell us about challenges in accessing services from DCF.
· Give us your recommendations on how DCF Child Protective Services
could be improved.

All forums will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM.
Light dinner and refreshments will be served.

Monday, March 27 - Waterbury
Waterbury Youth Services – 99 North Main Street, Waterbury
Tuesday, March 28 - Bridgeport
Black Rock Art Center - 2838 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport
Wednesday, March 29 - Thompson
Thompson Public Library - 934 Riverside Drive, Thompson
Tuesday, April 4 - Hartford
The Village for Children and Families - 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford
Wednesday, April 5 - New Haven
New Haven Public Library - 133 Elm Street (203) 946-8130
Thursday, April 13 – Danbury NOTE TIME CHANGE: 6:30-9:00 PM
Broadview Middle School - 72 Hospital Avenue, Danbury, CT
Wednesday, April 19 – Norwalk
Norwalk Police Department – 1 Monroe Street (203) 854-3051
For questions or for more information contact:
Molly Cole, Executive Director FAVOR, Inc. at (860) 563-3232
_mcole@..._ (mailto:mcole@...)
Suzanne Olivotti
Policy Associate for Youth Matters
Connecticut Juvenile Justice Alliance
2470 Fairfield Ave
Bridgeport, CT 06605
(203) 579-2727 ext 312_suzanne@..._ (mailto:suzanne@...)



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