A DCF Internal Review is the first step in the DCF Appeal process. If you 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 […]
DCF License Hearings are DCF Administrative Hearings where a child care facility such as a foster home, adoptive home, group home has the opportunity to appeal DCF’s decision to deny an application to become licensed. A License Hearing also includes a challenge to limit, suspend, revoke or refusal to renew a license. A request for a […]
DCF Emotional Neglect is defined as the denial of of proper care and attention to the children emotionally and/or morally by a person responsible for the child’s care that may result in the child’s maladaptive functioning. This the definition in the DCF Policy Manual and it is pretty confusing. For starters – the standard is […]
A child victim lacks standing to challenge a Hearing Officer’s decision removing their alleged abuser’s name from the DCF Central Registry. In other words, an adult can appeal a Substantiation or Central Registry decision but not the child who is the subject of the DCF Investigation. Read the case here: In re: Isabella D Please […]
Medical Neglect Investigations almost always start with either a pediatrician or a doctor at a hospital making a referral to DCF. These referrals usually involve allegations that either: A parent is refusing to authorize medically indicated treatment for their child; or A parent has missed a series of medical, dental or mental health appointments. […]
When a parent of guardian is arrested for Risk of Injury to a Minor in Connecticut a trip to criminal court is usually only the beginning. In most cases, DCF will also soon be involved. Law enforcement officials are all mandated reporters. They must notify DCF when they have “reasonable suspicion” of any child abuse […]
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