H 0435: Placement of Child in Certified Domestic Violence Center

Summary

Provides that certified domestic violence center may be considered placement priority for child; provides that DCF does not have to provide home study to court if placing child in certified domestic violence center; authorizes court to place child & his or her proposed legal custodian in certified domestic violence center; provides that placement of minor in certified domestic violence center constitutes at-risk placement; authorizes certified domestic violence center to serve as temporary legal residence for minor; waiving preliminary home study requirements; provides that department is not required to conduct in-person home study of certified domestic violence center; provides construction; prohibits department from compelling minor to return to previously approved residence if certain conditions are met; requires court to consider totality of circumstances & not make certain assumptions.

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Mar 13, 2026

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