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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
The Simpsons Fight DCF
The Simpsons and DCF: Lessons from Lisa’s Story Introduction: The Simpsons and Schoolyard Challenges Lisa’s Struggles at School Simpsons often show how Lisa faces teasing and challenges from her classmates, and similarly, during recess time, Lisa’s classmates bully her for also having lice. They take her shoes and throw them on a power line. A group […]
Steps to Address Child Harm Under DCF Care in Massachusetts
What are the Steps to Take When DCF’s Care Leads to a Child’s Harm in Massachusetts? When the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) took Jane and Michael’s son, Alex, into custody following allegations of neglect, it was a profound shock. They believed they were providing everything Alex needed, albeit in economically challenging circumstances. […]
Do as I say not as I Do, DCF Style
Hello, and thanks for joining me here today. I’m Kevin Seaver, an experienced and trusted lawyer since 1991.I’ve represented clients against DCF in Massachusetts, in court and out-of-court. I want to talk about DCF do as I say not as I do. A social worker went to a daycare center and picked up a child. […]
How Can You Prove Child Neglect in DCF Cases?
How Can You Prove Child Neglect in DCF Cases? In the small town in Massachusetts, the Grahams—a family of five—had always lived a quiet, unassuming life, unaware that one day they would need to learn how to prove child neglect allegations that were baseless. Gordon, a local mechanic, and Courtney, a school teacher, were devoted […]
How Parents Can Fight Back When DCF Oversteps Its Boundaries
What Actions Should You Take if DCF Oversteps Its Boundaries? Maria, a loving mother of three, receives a call from the Department of Children and Families (DCF). They informed her that her children had been taken from school and placed in foster care due to allegations of neglect. Shocked and confused, Maria has no idea […]