Once you are placed on the DCF Central Abuse and Neglect Registry you are there indefinitely. But here is some good news. For those who have been placed on the Registry for over two (2) years they are able to apply for an Administrative Hearing to have DCF remove their name. The burden is on…
A Connecticut DCF Education Professional Investigation will be handled differently in Connecticut. In the past, the Investigations were handled just as any other DCF referral. But effective immediately, Investigations involving schools and school personnel will handled more swiftly and subject to higher scrunity. DCF has now created two Investigative Units specifically for school-based investigations. Apparently,…
If a parent, guardian or other individual has been placed on the Connecticut DCF Central Registry because of a neglect or abuse Substantiation there is hope. An Application may be filed to have the individual’s name removed from the Registry. thanks to HB 5062. The Application must set forth in sufficient detail how conditions have…
When DCF Substantiates Abuse or Neglect or recommends placement on the Central Registry the alleged perpetrator has the right to appeal the findings at an Administrative Hearing. This is always – always – the best chance for a reversal. If a parent is unsuccessful, then the the next step is to appeal the Central Registry…
Have you denied teacher certification or has your educator’s license been put on hold because of DCF? Effective July 1, 2011, the Connecticut Board of Education requires each applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a professional certificate to sign an Authorization so that the licensing agency can determine whether the individual is on the…
Have you been denied Educator Certification because of DCF troubles? Teachers (and other professionals who require certification) are now required to sign an authorization allowing the Board of Education to check to see if their name appears on the Central Abuse and Neglect Registry. And you guessed it – if your name appears on the…