WHEN CAN YOUR CHILD STAY HOME ALONE?

There is no law in Connecticut regulating the age at which a child may be left home alone. The decision is a judgment call on the part of parents.

For guidance go to:
http://www.ct.gov/dcf/lib/dcf/child_welfare_services/pdf/leaving_your_child_alone.pdf.

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SOURCE: Conn. Dept. of Children and Families
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CONTENT LAST REVIEWED: September2008