After the Investigation Child protection investigations may be conducted after a child abuse or neglect report has been made to the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P),...
Planning for Safety A child protection safety plan is an arrangement between the caretakers of the child and a child protection agency. In New Jersey, this agency is...
Do I Need an Attorney to Attend My Child Welfare Hearing?
August 31, 2016
An Important Day in Court Being involved in a child welfare case can be a stressful and frightening experience. Your custody rights and your right to see your...
Investigating Abuse and Neglect The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) is New Jersey’s child welfare agency. The DCP&P is responsible for responding to reports of child...
Relocating Because of Abuse Seeing your child abused or put in harm’s way can be scary. Relocating is one way to protect your child from harm. You want...
Below is link to an article demonstrating what happens when there are no checks and balances on the State's inordinate power to remove children from their families. http://www.policestateusa.com/2013/justina-pelletier-custody-battle/"...
Scientific Bases (or lack thereof) of Psychological Evaluation Data
November 26, 2013
Ever notice how psychologists in child welfare cases testify? Their opinions are usually stated within a reasonable degree of psychological certainty. But are they? Do the psychologists' opinion...
Presidential Election 2012: Impact on Child Welfare?
November 4, 2012
As Election Day draws near, Democratic President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Governor Mitt Romney have inundated the media with their positions and plans to address many issues....