What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations?

What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to protecting children. They will come into a parent or caretaker’s life when they get a report accusing them of child abuse or neglect. This blog answers some of the questions parents often […]
How MA DCF Lawyers can Help with MA DCF Accusations of Child Abuse & Neglect

How MA DCF Lawyers can Help with MA DCF Accusations of Child Abuse & Neglect MA DCF Lawyers can guide you through 51A & 51B Reports, Fair Hearings, and Family Assessments by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). DCF cases are different from just about any other type of case out there. […]
The Heroic Story of Louis Zamperini

Louis Zamperini: An Emblem of Resilience and Courage Louis Zamperini was born in Olean, New York, and raised in Torrance, California. He was not only an Olympic distance runner but also a resilient World War II veteran. His story, rich with themes of perseverance, parallels the daunting battles faced by many today, such as parents […]
Why Does Sexual Domestic Violence Attract the Attention of DCF?

Why Does Sexual Domestic Violence Attract the Attention of DCF? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) is committed to safeguarding children who may be at risk in troubled families. When domestic violence occurs within a household, DCF initiates investigations. One area of concern for DCF investigations is “fight against DCF” and specifically, […]
It’s Not What it Looks Like!

I would like to share an important and true story about one of the most inspiring people in American history. An elderly man by the name of Ed would take a walk on a beach near his home every Friday when most people were heading home for the night. He would walk out to the […]
DCF & Domestic Violence

DCF & Domestic Violence What Happens When DCF comes for a Domestic Abuse Situation? When the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) hears about a domestic violence situation, they will immediately take action to ensure the child’s safety. This often involves a thorough DCF investigation process to understand the situation and determine the […]
Why Does DCF Care About Emotional Domestic Violence Between Parents in MA?

Why Does DCF Care About Emotional Domestic Violence Between Parents in MA? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) often gets involved due to emotional domestic violence between parents because of its a harmful influence on the children. This is mainly because MA DCF thinks emotional domestic violence between parents is a type […]
DCF Knows, But Do YOU Know the Effects of Physical Domestic Violence?

DCF Knows, But Do YOU Know the Effects of Physical Domestic Violence? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will probably get involved when there is physical domestic violence between parents. DCF takes physical domestic violence more seriously than any other kinds of domestic violence. That is understandable because domestic violence is a […]
What to Know About DCF Child Physical Abuse When Making a Report?

What to Know About DCF Child Physical Abuse When Making a Report? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates cases of DCF child physical abuse, sexual abuse or neglect. The Department is responsible for making sure parents and caretakers properly care for their child’s needs. To conduct investigations into an alleged case, […]
How Can You Tell if its Actually DCF Child Neglect in Massachusetts?

How Can You Tell if its Actually DCF Child Neglect in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will begin an investigation when there are allegations of DCF child neglect or abuse. MA DCF will only do an investigation when they get a valid report which is worth it for them to […]