Child Abuse

The Case of Lexie and Samantha: In early 2024, a 51A report was filed anonymously, alleging neglect and physical abuse of 14-year-old Lexie by her mother, Samantha. The report also mentioned Lexie’s father, Jason, who resides in another state and has visitation rights. The reporter expressed concerns about Lexie’s emotional well-being and mental health. DCF’s [...]

When a parent or caregiver is facing false allegations of child abuse by the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF), they can prove their innocence during the DCF investigation. They should be respectful to their social worker, and understand that DCF is just trying to do their job. But parents should also understand [...]

When the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) makes sexual abuse allegations against you, it’s important to know your rights. Unfortunately, many parents have no idea what their rights are. That paves the way for DCF to overstep and violate parents’ rights during the investigation without parents even realizing it. Knowing what your [...]