Why Should You & Your Children NEVER Speak to DCF During a Investigation?
Why Should You & Your Children NEVER Speak to DCF During a Investigation? I want to explain to you the surprising and admittedly unlikely reasons why parents and their children should never speak to DCF, the Department of Children and Families, when they are involved in an investigation. Understanding your rights and the DCF investigation […]
Is DCF Accusing You of MA DCF Child Neglect due to Domestic Violence?
Is DCF Accusing You of MA DCF Child Neglect due to Domestic Violence? Unfortunately, some families are wrongly accused of MA DCF child neglect due to isolated domestic incidents. In Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates cases which meet their criteria of child abuse or neglect. MA DCF child abuse is […]
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts?
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will assign a social worker to a family’s case when the DCF Investigation begins. The social worker usually shows up unannounced, and tries to go into a family’s home to see the children. The […]
How to Best Protect the Kids in a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse?
How to Best Protect the Kids in a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse? After the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) screens in a 51A report, they will conduct a 51B investigation. It is called a “51B investigation” because it follows guidelines of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, section 51B. The […]
Why Should You Understand a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse & Neglect?
Why Should You Understand a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse & Neglect? Before it tears your family apart, you must understand every stage of a DCF investigation of child abuse from screening to appeals. A DCF investigation of child abuse follows the guidelines of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (110 CMR). The Massachusetts Department […]
Will a 51A Report Always Lead to a DCF Investigation of Child Abuse?
Will There Be a DCF Investigation After Someone Files a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect to DCF The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) may or may not do a DCF investigation after filing a 51A report for child abuse or neglect. The Department files a 51A report when a reporter […]
How a Single 51A Report Can Kickstart the MA DCF Investigation
How a Single 51A Report Can Kickstart the MA DCF Investigation The MA DCF investigation by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) begins with just one phone call. When someone suspects that a child has been abused, they call DCF to file what is called a 51A report of child abuse or […]
Ensuring Trust in MA DCF Social Workers for Abuse Allegations
Can You Trust Your MA DCF Social Worker During a Child Abuse Investigation? Trust in MA DCF social workers is often assumed but for many families like the Whites, that trust is tested the moment a 51A report is filed. When a Department of Children and Families (DCF) social worker knocked on their door, it […]
What Should My DCF Lawyer Do to Combat False Child Abuse Allegations?
What Should My DCF Lawyer Do to Combat False Child Abuse Allegations? Do parents need a DCF lawyer when fighting false child abuse or neglect allegations by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF)? In short, the answer is YES! Why? The Department is a government agency, with policies, procedures and regulations. How […]
Need to Sort Out your MA DCF Investigation? Guidance from DCF Counsel
Need to Sort Out your MA DCF Investigation? Guidance from DCF Counsel The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) can start an investigation into your family at any point. First, MA DCF receives a phone call through the DCF hotline or written report accusing you of child abuse or neglect. DCF writes […]
