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 […]
The Clergy Sexual Abuse Scandal of 1991: What can we learn and DCF Involvement?
Clergy Sexual Abuse: Understanding the Impact and Legal Challenges in Massachusetts Clergy Sexual Abuse and Its Lasting Effects on Victims and Communities Clergy Sexual Abuse has been a deeply troubling issue that has affected countless children and families, particularly in Massachusetts. The Boston Globe’s groundbreaking 2001 Spotlight investigation exposed widespread abuse within the Catholic Church, […]
DCF Fair Hearing Reversal of False Sexual Abuse Allegations – Case Study
Procedural History: The father, Mr. B, had three separate reports of child sexual abuse filed against him with the Department of Children and Families (DCF). These reports alleged that Mr. B had sexually abused and neglected his daughter in his home. DCF investigated and the allegations against Mr. B were supported for sexual abuse and […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 Domestic Violence – Case Study
Procedural History The father, Mr. B, had a report of neglect filed against him by the Department of Children and Families (hereinafter DCF). He had no prior history with DCF or a criminal record. The police were called after an alleged altercation between the mother and father. The allegations were that the father accidentally touched […]
Couple suing DCF over alleged assault of their daughter by foster child with abusive history
A former foster family can move ahead with a lawsuit against the Department of Children and Families claiming the agency placed a foster child with a history of being a “perpetrator of sexual abuse” in its home without sharing his background, only to then have the boy allegedly sexually assault the parents’ daughter, a court […]
Are You Struggling with Your 2023 DCF Goals?
You are not alone. Struggling with 2023 DCF goals is common. “The parents that are struggling have NOT written down their DCF goals. The parents are unclear as to what the DCF expectations are for them. This can be easily cleared up by simply requesting DCF to provide a written action plan and their entire […]