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Your Questions, Answered
Who Is Eligible?
The program is designed to support Connecticut families formed by adoption or guardianship.
Is There a Cost for AAP Services?
There is no cost to you or your family member for AAP services. If you receive a referral to an outside resource or service, insurance may assist in offsetting the cost.
What About Our Privacy?
The AAP is a voluntary and confidential service. Information is never released without your written permission or as necessary by law.
Locations & Directions
Office Address: 195 Farmington Avenue, Suite 2000, Farmington, CT 06032
Mailing Address: 263 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT 06030-6020
In the Spotlight
Connecticut Adoption Community Network
Email: adoption@uchc.edu
Connecting adoptive and kinship families, adoption professionals, and all those interested in adoption to form a strong, supportive, and resourceful adoption community.The ACN meets twice a year. New members are welcome!
The next meeting is scheduled for 3/18/24. Time and location to be announced closer to the meeting date.
Connecticut Adoption Community Network
195 Farmington Avenue, Suite 2000
Farmington, CT 06032-6020Virtual AAP Information Sessions
The AAP offers monthly virtual information sessions to learn more about our services. Sessions are open to foster, adoptive, and guardianship families, DCF social workers, and community providers. To join a noontime session, click here. To join an evening session, click here. Please see flyer for times and additional information.
Virtual Adoptive Parent & Guardianship Support Group
See Flyer for Registration InformationFacilitated by the Adoption Assistance Program and Family and Children's Agency
Fourth Tuesday of every month; 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM or 6:30-7:30 PM via Zoom
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