DCF Appeals

Appealing the Denial of Connecticut DCF Voluntary Services

The Connecticut DCF Voluntary Services Program is designed for children who have mental health and/or behavioral needs requiring services that the family does not otherwise have access to. It is a kinder and softer way that DCF helps families without accusing them of any wrongdoing or filing Neglect Petitions in the Juvenile Court to remove […]

DCF Central Registry Appeals

There are two different types of DCF Appeals. The first is the Administrative Hearing Appeal process. If that fails, the next option is an Appeal to the Connecticut Superior Court. DCF Administrative Appeals – First Appeal When DCF Substantiates Abuse or Neglect or recommends placement on the Central Registry the alleged perpetrator has the right […]

Connecticut DCF Central Abuse Registry – appeals to Superior Court

I blogged about it before but it bears repeating. The absolute best chance to get a reversal of a DCF Substantiation and to get your name removed from the DCF Central Registry is to prevail at an Adminsitrative Hearing. In fact, it’s your only realistic chance. If you lose there – you are almost always […]

Connecticut DCF Central Registry and Substantiation Appeals

This blog is about the difference in DCF Appeals to the Superior Court versus initial Appeals through an Administrative Hearing. I have blogged before about how to appeal a DCF Central Registry finding. But I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to get it right the first time. DCF Administrative Hearing Appeals Once DCF […]

Connecticut DCF Appeals

This blog is about Connecticut DCF appeals concerning a DCF Substantiation and/or a Central Registry decision. It does not pertain to appealing other orders, which were entered in the Juvenile Court. As mentioned in a previous blog, DCF has 45 days to complete their Investigation. At the conclusion of the Investigation, the parent or guardian […]

Connecticut DCF Central Registry: Denial of Teacher Certification

Have you denied teacher certification or has your educator’s license been put on hold because of DCF? Effective July 1, 2011, the Connecticut Board of Education requires each applicant for initial issuance or renewal of a professional certificate to sign an Authorization so that the licensing agency can determine whether the individual is on the […]

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