An Uncared for Special Needs Petition focuses on the child’s behaviors rather than the parent’s conduct. Therefore, it is more gentle DCF approach in the Juvenile Court than a filing a Neglect Petition against parents. But the ultimate outcome is often the same – Committment of the child to DCF rather than the state providing services…
Safe in foster care? A scathing 73-page report charts severe negligence and failure on the part of DCF, which nearly killed little “Dylan C,” the report says. Source: 1-Year-Old Child Abused and Nearly Starved to Death, but State Department of Children and Families Did Nothing: Report – Durham, CT Patch Email me or call (203)…
Tragic. The birth mother of a baby boy in the center of a Department of Children and Families investigation is planning to sue the state agency. Source: Mother of Child in DCF Abuse Case Planning to Sue | NBC Connecticut Email me or call (203) 259-5251 if you would like more information on lawsuits against…
The ability to sue Connecticut DCF may be just a little easier now. Or at least the claim will be processed faster. DCF as a state agency is generally immune from liability and from lawsuits. Therefore, a person or family injured or damaged by DCF must request permission from the Claims Commissioner to sue DCF….
DCF Administrative Hearings are the way to contest a DCF decision. This hearing should be requested after an unsuccessful DCF Internal Review or other failed negotiations with DCF. DCF Administrative Hearings Lawyer Essentially, a DCF Administrative Hearing is an appeal when a parent or other individual disagrees with a DCF Substantiation, Central Registry placement or…
A DCF Internal Review is the first step in a DCF Appeal. If an individual accused of abuse or neglect disagrees with a DCF Substantiation finding or placement on the DCF Central Registry they must request a DCF Internal Review within 30 days of receiving the Notification of Investigation Results. I imagine that since you…