Family With Service Needs (FWSN)

Reports, presentations and articles about Connecticut's Families With Service Needs (FWSN) system. We also encourage you to explore the official FWSN website.

Resources

		Background on status offenders
		CT Legal Services: Juvenile Justice and Special Education
		This Powerpoint presentation from October 2006 discusses the connections among Special Education, Family with Service Needs cases, and Juvenile Justice. (153K Bytes)
		Family With Service Needs (FWSN) Protocol
		The joint FWSN protocol between the Court Support Services Division of the Judicial Branch and the Department of Children & Families. The purpose of the protocol is: - to provide effective diversion from the juvenile justice system; - to provide speedy and complete access to necessary services. (3.33M Bytes)
		FWSN Advisory Board Report
		The final report of the Families with Service Needs Advisory Board is now complete. (1.48M Bytes)
		Parents' rights and responsibilities for their 16- and 17-year-old children
		Teens and Parental Rights
		Youth in crisis law