DCF

Understanding the 51A Report: Protect Your Family from DCF When Estella and Jackson received a notice that a 51A report was filed against them, they had no idea what was coming. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) suddenly became a part of their lives, questioning their parenting and making surprise visits to their home. [...]

What Should Single Parents Know About Massachusetts DCF Child Neglect Allegations? Dealing with MA DCF child neglect allegations can be highly stressful for single parents like Carina, who recently found herself under DCF scrutiny. Carina’s child, Theo, came home with a bruise from a school playground accident, and a concerned teacher reported it to the [...]

The Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (MA DCF) investigates allegations of child abuse and neglect. When a DCF social worker in MA contacts you by phone, letter, or shows up at your door unannounced, it probably means they started an investigation against you. Parents may have trouble deciding who they should trust during this [...]

What is a 51B Investigation? DCF calls their investigations a 51B investigation. And they call the person doing the investigation, a DCF 51B investigator or response worker. DCF looks upon the case under the statute, which is Mass general laws chapter 119 section 51B hence the name of the investigation. That’s what the rules and [...]

A Parent’s Guide to DCF Fair Hearings in Massachusetts Navigating an investigation and need to know more about DCF fair hearings? Your comprehensive guide is here! Theodore and Mia are a couple living in Massachusetts with their two children. They’ve been having a rough time lately, with lots of arguments and stress. Both parents work [...]