DCF Case Closed: Successfully Fighting DCF Story
A Successful DCF Story Speaker 1: DCF contacted me because there were reports filed from outside sources that I had never met before. There was one individual that had contacted other so-called mandated reporters, coaches, etcetera, and told them hearsay stories regarding what was going on in my household, none of which was founded. There […]
Bringing Holiday Cheer to DCF Foster Children!
A Very Merry DCF Christmas In 2011, two sisters discovered that many children in the foster care system were not going to be able to receive gifts for Christmas. This was due to the Department of Children and Families (hereinafter DCF) lacking funding. The sisters decided that they would each select a foster a child […]
Youth Worker Reverses DCF Allegations at a Fair Hearing – Case Study
Procedural History Our client in this case study (hereinafter Mr. B) was working at a Youth service treatment program as a care provider. He faced a report alleging physical abuse of a child. A mandated reporter filed a 51A report following an altercation between Mr. B and a resident. The report stated that Mr. B […]
How Good Communication Between DCF Foster And Parents Benefits The Child
What Are The Challenges That Foster Children Face? When a child is taken from their parents and placed in a foster home, there is often uncertainty for both the child(ren) and the parent(s). The policy of the Department of Children and Families “is to strengthen and encourage family life so that every family can care […]
Reversing DCF Allegations of Physical Abuse and Neglect Against a Teacher in Superior Court – Case Study
Procedural History: Our client (hereinafter Ms. A) was a Teacher in Early Education Care (EEC). She has extensive experience working with children and she had no criminal or DCF history. The Department of Children and Families (hereinafter DCF) received a 51A report alleging neglect of Child 1 by Ms. A. Ms. A was accused of […]
Mass YMCA Offers Free Access To Children Involved With DCF
What is the YMCA? The YMCA was founded in 1844 in London, England. It was founded by George Williams and 11 of his friends as a place of refuge for young men who migrated from rural areas. The Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) was a place where young men could escape the busy streets and […]
DCF Fair Hearing Reversal of Physical Abuse and Neglect by a Babysitter
How to Get a DCF Fair Hearing Reversal? Hello, and thanks for joining me here today. My name is Kevin Seaver and I have been an experienced and trusted DCF attorney since 1991, successfully representing clients against the Department of Children and Families, more commonly referred to as DCF throughout the entire state of Massachusetts, […]
Turn Your DCF Negatives Into Positives
Turn Your DCF Negatives Into Positives Hello, and thanks for joining me here today. Kevin Seaver is a trusted lawyer since 1991, representing clients against DCF in Massachusetts, turning negatives into positives. Following a DCF investigation, families often find themselves feeling frustrated, upset, and devastated. Additionally, they may experience a significant loss of privacy when […]
Mass DCF Implements New Program to Prevent Foster Children from Running Away
Foster Children and the Challenges of Running Away They are placed in Department of Children and Families (DCF) care often face difficult circumstances. While DCF’s goal is to provide a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment for foster children, this objective is not always achieved. Unfortunately, some run away from their foster homes due to various […]
What Happens When a Mandated Reporters Fail to Report to DCF?
Mandated Reporters and Their Crucial Role in Protecting Children: Understanding Reporting Obligations Mandated Reporters and the Importance of Reporting Suspected Abuse to DCF Mandated Reporters have a vital legal obligation to report any suspected child abuse or neglect to the Department of Children and Families (DCF). While this responsibility might seem straightforward, many cases of […]