Current through December 27, 2024
Section 17a-120-4 - Definitions(a) Department means Department of Children and Families.(b) Commissioner means the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families or designee.(c) High risk of physical or mental disability refers to a child who does not have a currently diagnosed physical or mental disability, but a recognized authority (licensed physician, psychiatrist or psychologist) determines that the child's past experience and present condition or functioning indicate a probability for developing such disability in the future.(d) Legal dependent means that the child qualifies as a dependent of the adoptive parent(s) under the Internal Revenue Code or as defined by future amendments to the Internal Revenue Code.Conn. Agencies Regs. § 17a-120-4