CT: Katz leaving DCF in January

Journal lnquirer- November 13, 2018
State Department of Children and Families Commissioner Joette Katz is stepping down from her post effective Jan. 9, when Gov-elect Ned Lamont and his

administration take over. Announcing her decision in a memo released to department staff last week, Katz said her decision to leave the embattled agency
wasn't out of fear of not being re-appointed or because of the challenge the job presents. made the decision to not seek reappointment because I strongly

believe that the department needs a honeymoon phase," she said.