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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
DCF Mistakenly Picks Up the Wrong Child from Daycare
DCF is mandated by the Massachusetts Legislature to protect children. However, there are some instances when this does not happen. DCF has made mistakes, but don’t we all? It’s crucial for individuals undergoing such scrutiny to understand what are my rights during a DCF investigation to navigate this challenging process effectively. A DCF social worker […]
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 […]
Supporting Immigrant Children in the United States
What Are Some Challenges That Come With Supporting 18 Million Immigrant Children? There are over 18 million immigrant children in the United States, and this number grows daily. This large population affects the United States’ courts, hospitals, and schools. Of these 18 million children, almost 88% were born in the United States. Undocumented parents, who […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]