The Connecticut Petition for Determination Re: Continuance of DCF Care of Child or Youth/Case Service Plan or Permanency Plan (Voluntary) (New 10/15) For DCF Use Only is an official form used by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) to assess a child or youth’s need for continued care and services. The petition is used to determine if a child or youth is in need of continued care, services, and/or permanency planning beyond the timeframe initially established. This petition must be completed and signed by the DCF Care Coordinator and submitted to the DCF’s Legal Unit for review and approval. The petition requests information about the child or youth’s circumstances, including details about their living situation, their health and safety, the services they have received, and their progress towards permanency. The petition also includes a request for the DCF’s recommendation for continued care and services, as well as the reasons for the recommendation. The Connecticut Petition for Determination Re: Continuance of DCF Care of Child or Youth/Case Service Plan or Permanency Plan (Voluntary) (New 10/15) For DCF Use Only is typically used when a child or youth has reached the end of their current care plan and the care coordinator needs to make a recommendation for continued care and services. This petition is submitted to the DCF’s Legal Unit for review and approval. Once approved, the petition will be used as the basis for the continuation of the child or youth’s care and services.