What are DCF Safety Plans in Connecticut also known as Service Agreements? Simply put, it is a written agreement between DCF and a parent made during an Investigation. The DCF Social Worker will usually tell the parent or guardian to sign or they will be charged with Neglect or Abuse and summoned to Juvenile Court….
DCF Connecticut Physical Neglect is broadly defined as the failure to provide and maintain adequate food. clothing, supervision and safety for a child. Here are some examples: Abandonment Failure to provide appropriate supervision by leaving a child alone for an excessive period of time given the child’s age and cognitive abilities Erratic behavior Substance abuse…
Connecticut DCF Physical Neglect Investigations are the most common of all DCF cases. By DCF standards, this coours when a child is being denied proper care and attention. Physical Neglect is also permitting a child to live under conditions or circumstances that are injurious to his or her well-being. Here are some examples: Abandonment Failure…
Appealing Connecticut DCF Central Registry is critical if you plan on working in any capacity with children. This include obvious occupations like teachers, pediatricians, school counselors but also employment as a school bus driver or even a coach. At the conclusion of the Investigation, DCF will “snail mail” the “Notice of Investigation Results.” Therefore, an accused…
Connecticut DCF Investigations of Neglect can be unsettling. Usually an Investigation starts when mandated reporters such as teachers, guidance counselors, school social workers and therapists call the DCF Hotline. All they need is “reasonable suspicion” to contact DCF. There are five categories of Neglect: 1. Physical Neglect – is the failure to provide and…
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. The Application must set forth in sufficient detail how conditions have changed since the person…