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Connecticut's Infant Notification System Reduces Foster Care Referrals

7/16/2025

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Connecticut's innovative notification system for infants exposed to substances during pregnancy has made waves, according to a University of Kansas Medical Center study. Since its 2019 launch, the program has significantly decreased referrals to child protective services and foster care placements, paving the way for a supportive care model that other states could adopt.

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Story summary

Connecticut's innovative notification system for infants exposed to substances during pregnancy has made waves, according to a University of Kansas Medical Center study. Since its 2019 launch, the program has significantly decreased referrals to child protective services and foster care placements, paving the way for a supportive care model that other states could adopt.