Determining the Best Interests of the Child - Connecticut

Guiding Principles

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.

 Best Interests Factors

Citation: Gen. Stat. § 45a-719

'Best interests of the child' shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

• A consideration of the age of the child
• The nature of the relationship of the child with their caregiver
• The length of time the child has been in the custody of the caregiver
• The nature of the relationship of the child with the birth parent
• The length of time the child has been in the custody of the birth parent
• Any relationship that may exist between the child and siblings or other children in the caregiver's household
• The psychological and medical needs of the child

The determination of the best interests of the child shall not be based on a consideration of the socioeconomic status of the birth parent or the caregiver.

Other Considerations

This issue is not addressed in the statutes reviewed.