Category: DCF

Divorce & Family Law Connecticut - Dori Ellen Feltman Attorney at Law

At What Age Can I Leave My Kids Home Alone In Connecticut?

Connecticut law does not specify at what age a child may be left home alone. The decision is a judgment call on the part of a parent.  The Department of Children and Family Services “DCF” does provide guidelines as to factors a parent should consider before leaving a child home alone.  https://portal.ct.gov/DCF/Families/Leaving-your-child-alone.  Those factors are: Read More