How Avoiding Social Media When Dealing With DCF Benefits Parents
How Avoiding Social Media When Dealing With DCF in MA Benefits Parents The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) is more likely to support allegations against a parent when they see questionable posts on social media. The Department may be able to point to social media posts to show that the parent is not […]
ARE YOU MA DCF KIDDING? THEY SPENT 30 BILLION DOLLARS?!
ARE YOU MA DCF KIDDING? THEY SPENT 30 BILLION DOLLARS?! Recently I read that the child welfare system in Massachusetts (MA DCF) spends over 30 Billion dollars. I was like, “REALLY?!” Most of that money is for putting children into foster care according to the 2018 research. But 30 Billion? Wow! I want any bureaucrat […]
Navigating DCF Reporting: Prevent Escalation and Protect Your Family
How Can You Effectively Manage DCF Reporting? The Clark family in Massachusetts is living peacefully until one day, they receive a call from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) related to DCF reporting. Their neighbor, seeing bruises on their son Ayden from soccer, mistakenly decides to report abuse to DCF. Panic sets in as […]
How Parents Can Use Their Energy in Therapy to Successfully Beat DCF
How Parents Can Use Their Energy in Therapy to Successfully Beat DCF The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) rarely comes up in dinner conversations. Many times, parents do not even think about DCF until they are trapped in a case themselves, facing unthinkable allegations. Sometimes, these allegations are totally false. What Can […]
Avoid A DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Before It’s Too Late
Avoid A DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Investigation Before It’s Too Late This article helps explain how the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigation for abuse and neglect begins. Knowing this information can help parents understand why DCF is in their life. It can also improve someone’s situation and help them survive […]
What Are the Most Important Steps of a Massachusetts DCF 51A Report?
What Are the Most Important Steps of a Massachusetts DCF 51A Report? MA DCF Lawyer Attorney Seaver explains below the most important first steps after DCF files a 51A report of child neglect or abuse against you. The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families calls to tell you that they are investigating your for abusing […]
How Can a DCF Lawyer Benefit Parents When Dealing With MA DCF Investigations?
How Can a DCF Lawyer Benefit Parents When Dealing With MA DCF Investigations? Hiring a DCF lawyer is the best thing you can do when you are dealing with the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF). There are a number of rules, laws, statutes, regulations and time standards you may not be aware […]
What Will Massachusetts DCF Do For a 51A Report of Child Abuse or Neglect?
What Will Massachusetts DCF Do For a 51A Report of Child Abuse or Neglect? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigation is based on how DCF screened in or screened out the 51A report. If they choose to screen out a report, they will not do an investigation for the case. They […]
How MA DCF Deals with Child Abuse & What To Do If You Are Involved
How MA DCF Deals with Child Abuse & What To Do If You Are Involved The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates parents and caretakers for child abuse or neglect allegations. Understanding the dcf investigation process is crucial for any parent or caretaker involved in such cases. There are many ways to […]
What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations?
What Do Parents Want to Know About MA DCF Child Abuse Investigations? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF) is committed to protecting children. They will come into a parent or caretaker’s life when they get a report accusing them of child abuse or neglect. This blog answers some of the questions parents often […]