CT SB00192

Permits the Department of Children and Families to file adoption petitions in Superior Court following termination of parental rights cases, either filed under section 17a-112 or transferred from Probate Court under section 45a-715.

Makes all social studies, psychological reports, and court documents from the termination of parental rights proceeding available to the court for review, while protecting biological parent confidentiality where possible.

Requires the Department of Children and Families to submit a new adoption social study with the petition that includes information on the child's welfare, medical condition, educational history, special needs, and the proposed adoptive family.

Mandates the court hold a hearing with reasonable notice to the Department of Children and Families, the adoptive family, children over twelve years of age, and other required parties to determine if adoption is in the child's best interests.

Becomes effective October 1, 2012.