Harmony Montgomery’s story exposes the devastating failures of child protective services. Years of warnings were ignored, oversight collapsed, and a child disappeared under the care of those sworn to protect her.

Connecticut’s Department of Children and Families has failed again and again to protect the most vulnerable children. From infants poisoned by fentanyl to teenagers starved and hidden from school, the agency ignored warnings, mishandled safety plans, and allowed children to die in homes already flagged as dangerous. Investigations show a pattern of missed opportunities and systemic neglect that continues to put lives at risk.