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Connecticut lawmakers questioned interim DCF head Susan Hamilton over child abuse cases, delaying her confirmation.
Connecticut lawmakers questioned interim DCF Commissioner Susan Hamilton during a confirmation hearing over the agency’s handling of two high-profile child abuse cases involving homeschooled children, including the 2025 death of 11-year-old Jacqueline Torres-García and an alleged decades-long captivity in Waterbury.
Hamilton, nominated for permanent commissioner by Gov.
Ned Lamont, acknowledged systemic challenges but emphasized reforms in transparency, staff training, and case reviews.
Lawmakers expressed concerns about DCF’s effectiveness, staff turnover, and her ability to drive change, delaying a decision.
The committee will vote on whether to recommend her confirmation.
Los legisladores de Connecticut interrogaron a la jefa interina de DCF, Susan Hamilton, por casos de abuso infantil, retrasando su confirmación.