CT lawmakers express concerns while questioning DCF nominee

CT Mirror – Thursday, March 12, 2026
By Ginny Monk

Lawmakers on Thursday questioned Gov. Ned Lamont’s nominee to lead Connecticut’s child welfare agency about whether the state is doing enough to protect children from harm and make sure they’re well cared for when they enter the foster system.

Interim Department of Children and Families Commissioner Susan Hamilton had a public hearing on Thursday before the Executive and Legislative Nominations Committee. It was the first step in the legislative approval process for Hamilton to become the official agency commissioner.

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