How DCPP Evaluates Risk Inside The Home In Real Cases When child protection agencies step in, most parents are caught off guard. In New Jersey, that means the Division of Child Protection and Permanency. In New York, it may involve ACS in New York City or CPS through the local county. Regardless of the agency,…
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Understanding the Fact-Finding Hearing in DCPP Cases
If you are involved in a Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP or the “Division”) case, one of the most pivotal steps in the process is the fact-finding hearing. But what exactly is a fact-finding hearing, and what can you expect during this proceeding? What is a Fact-Finding Hearing? A fact-finding hearing is the…
Read More »The Four Potential Outcomes of a DCPP Investigation
When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP or the “Division”) receives a report of child abuse or neglect, they initiate an investigation to determine whether or not the allegations are true. The outcome of the Division’s investigation will result in a finding. There are four potential findings. Understanding these potential findings is crucial…
Read More »A Guide to Managing a Visit from DCPP
When the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP or the “Division”) knocks on your door, it can be an overwhelming experience. If you find yourself in such a situation, there has most likely been a child abuse or neglect referral made against you. When such a referral is made to the Division, a caseworker…
Read More »Navigating Appeals for Substantiated Findings in DCPP Cases
People have rights under New Jersey Law The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP or the “Division”), formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services (DYFS), is New Jersey's child protective service agency. There may be situations where you disagree with a finding made by the Division upon the conclusion of its…
Read More »What Happens When DCPP Takes You to Family Court in New Jersey?
A lawyer who knows the Division and New Jersey courts can help Whether you’re being accused of child abuse or neglect, or involved in a child custody dispute where those allegations are in play, your case may end up in family court—and the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is likely involved…
Read More »What to Do When DCPP Comes to Your Door
A surprise visit from DCPP doesn’t mean you’re powerless It’s the knock on the door that no parent ever wants to hear. A DCPP caseworker is there, demanding to be let in, inspect your home, talk to your children, and require assessments and services right away. They may even threaten to take your child away…
Read More »Top 8 Reasons Why New Jersey DCPP Is Called
If You’re Facing a DCPP Investigation, You Have Rights, But You Need To Move Fast To Protect Them New Jersey’s Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP), a division of the Department of Children and Families (DCF), is the state’s primary child protection and child welfare agency, responsible for investigating reports of child abuse or…
Read More »Is Spanking Considered Child Abuse in New Jersey?
Understanding the Legal Line Between Discipline and Abuse Spanking as a form of discipline has long been a controversial topic among parents, educators, and child welfare advocates. While some argue that it is an effective way to correct behavior, others believe it can cause lasting harm. In New Jersey, spanking is not automatically considered child…
Read More »What Is a Substantiated Finding?
Substantiated findings are very important because they signify that the agency has determined that you have abused or neglected your child and that your conduct warrants your name being included on the Child Abuse Central Registry.
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