Pool Safety: Keep Your Kids Safe At the Pool To Avoid a DCF Investigation
The chances of a DCF investigation by the Massachusetts (hereinafter “MA”) Department of Children and Families (hereinafter “DCF”) are extremely probable after an injury to children at the swimming pool. Should parents take the blame, they could face allegations of neglect initiated by the DCF. With families returning to the swimming pools this […]
DCF Won’t Report MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse in DCF Foster Care???
DCF Won’t Report MA DCF Child Sexual Abuse in DCF Foster Care??? In 2017, a Massachusetts audit revealed 19 alarming cases of MA DCF child sexual abuse and neglect that occurred in foster care—yet were never formally reported. These children were in state custody, under DCF protection, and still suffered harm without accountability or […]
What Mistakes do Parents Make in Their MA DCF Assessment?
What Mistakes do Parents Make in Their MA DCF Assessment? What happens after the investigation depends on what kind of investigation The Department conducts. There are two types of investigations: emergency and non-emergency investigations. The outcomes could risk the custody of your child. What Happens in An Emergency Investigation? The first type of investigation […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Appealing MA DCF Decisions Effectively
How Can Parents Appeal an Unfair MA DCF Decision? Appealing MA DCF Decisions can feel overwhelming for parents. Katherine, a loving mother, suddenly receives notice from the Department of Children and Families (DCF) that they have supported allegations of neglect and now threatening to take her children away. She feels helpless and overwhelmed by the […]
Will a 51A Report Always Lead to a DCF Investigation of Child Abuse?
Will There Be a DCF Investigation After Someone Files a Report of Child Abuse or Neglect to DCF The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) may or may not do a DCF investigation after filing a 51A report for child abuse or neglect. The Department files a 51A report when a reporter […]
How a DCF Attorney Can Help in MA DCF Care & Protection cases
How a DCF Attorney Can Help in MA DCF Dependency Cases This article will explain how a DCF attorney can help with Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) Dependency cases. What Are DCF Dependency Cases? When children come to court because a parent fails to properly take care of them, this is […]
Why Parents Must Understand MA DCF Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Immediately?
Why Should You Understand a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse & Neglect? Before it tears your family apart, you must understand every stage of a DCF investigation of child abuse from screening to appeals. A DCF investigation of child abuse follows the guidelines of the Code of Massachusetts Regulations (110 CMR). The Massachusetts Department […]
How Parents Can Best Protect Children From DCF Investigations of Abuse/Neglect?
How to Best Protect the Kids in a MA DCF Investigation of Child Abuse? After the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) screens in a 51A report, they will conduct a 51B investigation. It is called a “51B investigation” because it follows guidelines of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 119, section 51B. The […]
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts?
Want to Discover More About the DCF Investigation Process in Massachusetts? The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) will assign a social worker to a family’s case when the DCF Investigation begins. The social worker usually shows up unannounced, and tries to go into a family’s home to see the children. The […]
Why DCF Accuses Parents of Child Abuse and How to Fight Back?
Is DCF Accusing You of MA DCF Child Neglect due to Domestic Violence? Unfortunately, some families are wrongly accused of MA DCF child neglect due to isolated domestic incidents. In Massachusetts, the Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates cases which meet their criteria of child abuse or neglect. MA DCF child abuse is […]