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Endangering Welfare of Children: When Does DCPP File Criminal Charges?

June 15, 2018

Child Abuse and Criminal Charges Despite what many parents facing child abuse allegations may think, the DCPP (New Jersey’s child welfare agency) does not have the power...

New Jersey DCPP Cases and Special Needs Children

May 18, 2018

Caring for a special needs child can put any parent to the test. The challenges families with special needs children face are unique. Accordingly, all New Jersey child...

Confidentiality and DCPP Case Records

May 4, 2018

State CPS agencies are required under federal law to keep records of child abuse and neglect reports and cases, including case findings, confidential. This is an important protection...

DCPP Appeals: Exercising Your Right to Disagree

April 26, 2018

You Have a Right to Disagree DCPP, formerly DYFS, is New Jersey’s child welfare agency. After investigating a child abuse referral, the DCPP will issue a finding....

Does DCPP Grant Relatives Caregiving Rights?

April 24, 2018

The Power of the DYFS/DCPP The DCPP (formerly the DYFS), New Jersey’s CPS agency, has the power to remove children from their homes and put them in...

Child Neglect Allegations? 5 Tips to Help You Navigate New Jersey DCPP/DYFS

February 8, 2018

Facing Child Neglect Allegations Child neglect allegations can leave you feeling shocked and overwhelmed. When the DCPP (formerly the DYFS) investigates you for neglect, it helps to...

What Is a Paramour?

January 2, 2018

When the Perpetrator is a Paramour In family law, a paramour is defined as a romantic partner of a parent, typically a single parent. Paramours can play significant...

Unfounded Findings? How to Move On

November 1, 2017

After the Investigation After a child welfare investigation concludes, the agency (operated by DCP&P in New Jersey) must make findings. The findings are the result of the investigation...

Can I Keep My DCPP Case Out of Court?

October 26, 2017

Who Has Authority? The family court becomes involved in many child welfare cases with New Jersey’s CPS agency, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P). Whenever a...

DCPP Involvement After a Placement With Relatives

October 24, 2017

An Easier Placement Among the several placement options available when a child is removed from the home, being placed with relatives is sometimes the best. Children can cope...

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