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I blogged about it before but it bears repeating. The absolute best chance to get a reversal of a DCF Substantiation and to get your name removed from the DCF Central Registry is to prevail at an Adminsitrative Hearing. In fact, it’s your only realistic chance. If you lose there – you are almost…
False child abuse allegations leave the alleged perpetrator terrified. What happens next? When Connecticut DCF investigates allegations of child abuse it falls into of the following categories: Physical abuse – injuries that are clearly non-accidental or situations where the explanation does not match the nature and extent of the child’s injuries. Emotional abuse – includes…
I have blogged before about how to appeal a DCF Central Registry finding. But I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to get it right the first time. Once DCF Substantiates abuse or neglect they will send a form letter to the “offending” parent advising them of their right to appeal. The appeal is…
A DCF Parent’s Right to Know Brochure? A brochure is an advertising piece. When I think of a brochure, I think of buying a car or planning a vacation to a warm, sunny place. How about calling it an Information Sheet? A DCF Information Sheet. Better. A few other suggestions: The parent’s rights are outlined…
DCF has implemented a new response to certain child abuse and neglect referrals. It appears to be an effort by the State to work together with families and service providers to address cases that are considered “low risk.” Essentially, rather than conducting a full scale Investigation DCF simply performs a Family Assessment – also known…