# Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-90: Sec. 17a-90. (Formerly Sec. 17-32). Supervision over welfare of children. Portion of cost payable by parent, collection > Connecticut · Statutes · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-90 ## Section - **Citation:** Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-90 - **Heading:** Sec. 17a-90. (Formerly Sec. 17-32). Supervision over welfare of children. Portion of cost payable by parent, collection - **Jurisdiction:** Connecticut - **Kind:** Statutes - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Connecticut Code / Title 17a / Chapter 319a / Section 17a-90 ## Text (b) The Commissioner of Children and Families shall furnish protective services or provide and pay, wholly or in part, for the care and protection of children other than those committed by the Superior Court whom the commissioner finds in need of such care and protection from the state, and such payments shall be made in accordance with the provisions of subsection (l) of section 46b-129 , provided the Commissioner of Administrative Services shall be responsible for billing and collecting such sums as are determined to be owing and due from the parent of the noncommitted child in accordance with section 4a-12 and subsection (b) of section 17b-223 . (c) The Commissioner of Children and Families shall adopt such procedures as the commissioner may find necessary and proper to assure the adequate care, health and safety of children under the commissioner's care and general supervision. (d) The Commissioner of Children and Families may provide temporary emergency care for any child whom the commissioner deems to be in need thereof. (e) The Commissioner of Children and Families may provide care for children in the commissioner's guardianship through the resources of appropriate voluntary agencies. (f) Whenever requested to do so by the Superior Court, the Commissioner of Children and Families shall provide protective supervision to children. (g) The Commissioner of Children and Families may make reciprocal agreements with other states and with agencies outside the state in matters relating to the supervision of the welfare of children. Annotations to former section 17-32: Cited. 25 CA 563. Cited. 30 CS 316. Annotations to present section: Cited. 238 C. 146. Cited. 33 CA 673; 45 CA 508. ## Nearby sections - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-90 Sec. 17a-90. (Formerly Sec. 17-32). Supervision over welfare of children. Portion of cost payable by parent, collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-90.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-92 Sec. 17a-92. (Formerly Sec. 17-32c). Transfer of court wards to guardianship of Commissioner of Children and Families: Delegation of powers, duties and functions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-92.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-93 Sec. 17a-93. (Formerly Sec. 17-32d). Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-93.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-94 Sec. 17a-94. (Formerly Sec. 17-34). Establishment of receiving homes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-94.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-95 Sec. 17a-95. (Formerly Sec. 17-35). 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Protection of children from abuse. Mandated reporters. Educational and training programs. Model mandated reporting policy.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-101.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101a Sec. 17a-101a. Report of abuse, neglect or injury of child or imminent risk of serious harm to child. Factors for mandated reporter's suspicion or belief; preliminary inquiries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-101a.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101b Sec. 17a-101b. Report by mandated reporter. Notification of law enforcement agency when allegation of sexual abuse or serious physical abuse. Notification of person in charge of institution, facility or school when staff member suspected of abuse or neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-101b.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101e Sec. 17a-101e. Employer prohibited from discriminating or retaliating against employee who makes good faith report or testifies re child abuse or neglect. Immunity from civil or criminal liability. False report of child abuse. Referral to office of the Chief State's Attorney. Penalty.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-101e.md) - [Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-101g Sec. 17a-101g. Classification and evaluation of reports. Determination of abuse or neglect of child. Investigation. Notice, entry of recommended finding. Referral to local law enforcement authority. Home visit. Removal of child in imminent risk of harm. Family assessment response program. Development of service plans and plans of care. Monitoring. Disclosure of information to community providers. Annual report.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-101g.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CT_T17a_C319a_S17a-90. 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