Conn. Gen. Stat. § 17a-49: (Formerly Sec. 17-446). Grants for programs to treat and prevent child abuse and neglect and programs for juvenile criminal diversion.

(a) The Commissioner of Children and Families shall, upon application of any public or private organization or agency, make grants, within available appropriations, to develop and maintain programs for the treatment and prevention of child abuse and neglect, including, but not limited to, child protection teams and parent aid programs.

(b) The Commissioner of Children and Families shall, upon application of any public or private organization or agency, make grants, within available appropriations, to develop and maintain programs for juvenile criminal diversion.