In the fiscal year 2019-20, there were 92 children with allegations of sexual abuse involving foster parents, Poppell said, yet only six were verified – even though 70% of the allegations were made by credible sources, a group that includes professionals such as teachers, physicians and law enforcement personnel.
To prevent future missteps, DCF will expand its Crisis Incident Rapid Response Team, originally established to investigate child deaths, to evaluate the agency’s work in cases that involve accusations of sexual abuse against foster parents, Poppell said. Experts will review those cases, offer corrective feedback and provide a recommendation on whether a child should be returned to a home where abuse was alleged.
East Lyme
Virtual meeting access details available on the calendar at eltownhall.com and on the school district website, eastlymeschools.org.
Monday Library board of trustees, 7 p.m.; Inland Wetlands Agency special meeting, 7 p.m., virtual via Zoom.
Tuesday Historic Properties Commission, 7 p.m., via Zoom.
Thursday Niantic River Watershed Committee, 6 p.m., via Zoom; Town Building Committee special meeting, 6 p.m., via Zoom; Zoning Commission, 7:30 p.m., via Zoom.
Groton City
Virtual meeting information will be provided on the city calendar at cityofgroton.com in the meeting agenda. Mayor & City Council and Committee of the Whole meetings will broadcast live on GMTV.