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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
Don’t risk being impaired by Marijuana, this could lead to DCF
Marijuana and Its Impact on DCF Cases: What Every Parent Should Know Marijuana has become a significant topic of discussion in legal and family welfare circles, especially as laws around its use evolve. My name is Kevin Seaver, and since 1991, I have been a trusted Massachusetts lawyer specializing in defending parents against the […]
Substance Abuse is a Leading Cause for DCF Involvement in Massachusetts
One of the biggest problems in Massachusetts is the rise of substance abuse. A major challenge associated with substance abuse users is the daunting number of child abuse and neglect cases that DCF sees every day. These two issues are positively correlated. As substance abuse rates rise across the state, so do the rates of child […]
Be Aware of DCF when you are Pregnant and Smoking Marijuana
Hello, thanks for joining me today. My name is Kevin Seaver and I am an experienced trusted lawyer since 1991, successfully fighting and winning against the Department of Children and Families well commonly referred to as DCF throughout the entire state of Massachusetts turning negatives into positives whether you are in court or out of […]
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 […]