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Bonding with child upon placement

Absences taken to allow a parent to develop a mutual emotional and psychological closeness with the child upon the placement of the foster child.

For pre-placement activities, the parent can receive CT Paid Leave benefits in connection with the leave taken on an intermittent, reduced schedule or block basis.

For bonding upon the placement, the parent can receive CT Paid Leave benefits in connection with leave taken on a block basis or, with the employer's consent, on a reduced schedule or intermittent basis.

Foster Care

Foster Care Placement is 24-hour care for children in substitution for, and away from, their parents or guardian.

Such placements involve state action, voluntary or involuntary removal of the child from the parents or guardian, and an agreement between the state and foster family that the family will care for the child.

Eligible employees may receive CT Paid Leave benefits in connection with leave taken for a foster care placement of any duration.

Pre-placement activities

Absences required for the foster care placement to proceed, such as required counseling sessions, court appearances and travel to different localities.

Adoption means legally and permanently assuming the responsibility of raising a child as one's own.

Bonding with Child Upon Placement

The parent can receive CT Paid Leave benefits in connection with leave taken on a block basis or, with the employer's consent, on a reduced schedule or intermittent basis.