This bill mandates the Department of Children and Families (DCF) to establish a Statewide evidence-based program aimed at providing treatment services for children and their family members who have been exposed to domestic violence. The DCF is tasked with granting funds to service providers for the development and implementation of therapeutic treatment, counseling, and supportive services. Additionally, the department will assign staff to assist providers in executing the program and will monitor its implementation by requiring accurate record-keeping from participating organizations regarding service levels and program management.

Furthermore, the bill stipulates that DCF will collect and maintain data on the program, providing an annual report to the Governor and the Legislature. This report will include details on the number of counties or municipalities that have adopted the program, the number of participants, and the program's effectiveness. The bill also allows for the appropriation of necessary funds from the General Fund to support its implementation and outlines that DCF may adopt regulations to facilitate the act's provisions. This legislation reflects a recommendation from the Supreme Court Ad Hoc Committee on Domestic Violence's 2016 report.