State child welfare worker infected with coronavirus, others ill and awaiting test results
The workers, each based out of a different DCF office, have recently partaken in child welfare cases with children and their families One Massachusetts Department of Children and Families social worker has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, and two other workers have fallen ill and are awaiting test results, agency and union officials said […]
Don’t Take Risks When it Comes to DCF Home Visits
The DCF social worker had been to my client’s home for the past two months during the DCF Family Assessment. My client, the mother, wanted me present for these DCF home visits every time, especially because she wanted to understand her rights as a parent against DCF. She told me she did not feel as […]
Don’t Lose Your Children to DCF
What to do in the Face of Losing Your Children I often have parents enter my law office tears-flowing. They tell terrible stories of the Department of Children and Families (DCF) taking their children based upon false allegations of abuse and or neglect. Many are desperate to understand what their rights are during a DCF […]
Parents Sue DCF For Restricting Child Visitations During Pandemic
Parents Sue DCF A group of Massachusetts parents has filed suit against the Baker administration, arguing it has unlawfully terminated visits with the parents’ biological children in foster care. They argued the administration has imposed excessive restrictions during the coronavirus pandemic. This lawsuit highlights a critical aspect of the fight against DCF, as these parents […]
What NOT to Do When DCF Contacts You
Don’t Do This When DCF Contacts You Hi, my name is Kevin Seaver. I am a trusted lawyer since 1991, a recognized expert successfully specializing in fighting The Department of Children and Families, or more commonly known as DCF. Today I want to talk about DCF investigations, a very important component to you and your […]
What Are the Legal Repercussions for a Child Who Makes False Abuse Claims?
The Legal Repercussions for a Child Who Makes False Abuse Claims False allegations of child sexual abuse can wreak havoc on families. Take the Johnsons, for example. They were an ordinary family until their teenage son, Jake, began struggling in school. As a parenting strategy, Jake’s parents tried to get him to study first through […]
How Parents Can Avoid MA DCF Investigations With Beach Safety Tips
Parents who fail to follow beach safety rules may become vulnerable to a Massachusetts (hereinafter “MA”) Department of Children and Families (hereinafter “DCF”) investigation for child abuse or child neglect. What are the Dangers at the Beach? Disregarding beach safety could spell trouble for parents and a guaranteed investigation by MA DCF. One slip in […]
When must a school district report criminal sex allegations?
Reports of nude photo disseminated at Voc-Tech spark questions and criminal sex allegations The U.S. Title IX civil rights law is at the center of a legal dispute between Maria Doe — a former student at GNB Voc-Tech who says her nude photos were stolen from her phone and disseminated across the internet in 2016 […]
When Does a Quick Errand Become a DCF Case: What Are the Red Flags for Parents?
DCF Red Flags That Will Make DCF Take a Child Away Imagine a mom named Emily from Springfield who decided to run into a store quickly to grab some baby formula. She left her five-year-old son, Jack, asleep in his car seat because she was only going to be gone for a short time. Unfortunately, […]
How Can MA DCF Start an Investigation due to Sun Damage?
How Sun Damage Leads to a DCF Investigation The Massachusetts (hereinafter “MA”) Department of Children and Families (hereinafter “DCF”) will investigate you for child abuse or neglect when they see signs of sun damage in your child. The sun is a great source of vitamin D and makes life brighter. But too much sun can […]