After the Investigation For a parent involved in a child protection DYFS investigation, it is very important to understand the concerns of the child welfare agency. The findings...
Williams Law Group Receives Opinion From New Jersey Supreme Court
June 16, 2020
On May 27th, 2020, the Supreme Court of New Jersey decided on the case S.C. v. New Jersey Department of Children and Families. In their decision, the Supreme...
What Is the DCPP’s Least Restrictive Setting Rule?
April 2, 2019
When the New Jersey Department of Children and Protection and Permanency must intervene with a family, it typically means that the family is not functioning in such a...
Parents and the DCPP may often be on the opposite sides of a case, disagreeing about whether the parents failed to live up to their parenting responsibilities and...
The DCPP Has Accused Me of Inadequate Supervision. What Does That Mean?
March 28, 2019
Any parent will tell you that parenting is the most difficult job out there. Every child is different, and each child presents unique personality traits, has different educational...
How to Appeal the DCPP’s Decision to Remove Your Children From Your Home
March 21, 2019
Very few things will strike fear in the heart of a parent faster than the thought of being forcibly separated from their children. Parents work hard to provide...
Numerous studies have shown that parents with substance abuse problems are more likely to abuse or neglect their children than parents without substance abuse issues. Based on this...
Being accused of child abuse or neglect is every parent’s worst nightmare. For this reason, it is hard for parents to open their doors and welcome investigators from...
The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of children in this state. If someone reports possible child...