DCF in CT

Uncared for Special Needs – DCF Custody for Care

An Uncared for Special Needs Petition focuses on the child’s behaviors rather than the parent’s conduct. Therefore, it is more gentle DCF approach in the Juvenile Court than a filing a Neglect Petition against parents. But the ultimate outcome is often the same – Committment of the child to DCF rather than the state providing services […]

DCF Negligence 1-Year Old Child Abused – Nearly Starved to Death

Safe in foster care? A scathing 73-page report charts severe negligence and failure on the part of DCF, which nearly killed little “Dylan C,” the report says. Source: 1-Year-Old Child Abused and Nearly Starved to Death, but State Department of Children and Families Did Nothing: Report – Durham, CT Patch Email me or call (203) […]

Mother of Child in DCF Abuse Case Planning to Sue

Tragic. The birth mother of a baby boy in the center of a Department of Children and Families investigation is planning to sue the state agency. Source: Mother of Child in DCF Abuse Case Planning to Sue | NBC Connecticut Email me or call (203) 259-5251 if you would like more information on lawsuits against […]

Sue Connecticut DCF

The ability to sue Connecticut DCF may be just a little easier now. Or at least the claim will be processed faster. DCF as a state agency is generally immune from liability and from lawsuits. Therefore, a person or family injured or damaged by DCF must request permission from the Claims Commissioner to sue DCF. […]

Connecticut DCF Administrative Hearings

DCF Administrative Hearings are the way to contest a DCF decision. This hearing should be requested after an unsuccessful DCF Internal Review or other failed negotiations with DCF. DCF Administrative Hearings Lawyer Essentially, a DCF Administrative Hearing is an appeal when a parent or other individual disagrees with a DCF Substantiation, Central Registry placement or […]

DCF Internal Review

A DCF Internal Review is the first step in the DCF Appeal process. If ypu disagree with a DCF Substantiation finding or placement on the DCF Central Registry you must request a DCF Internal Review within 30 days of receiving the Notification of Investigation Results. Since you are reading this, it is likely that you […]

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