Supervised Visits Amidst Child Abuse and Neglect Accusations
When Would Supervised Visits be an Option if a Child is Removed from the Home in New Jersey? When the Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) removes a child from their home, the primary concern is their safety and wellbeing. If there are concerns that a child may be unsafe in their family home, […]
read full articleCriteria and Process for Adoptive Parents in NJ
Know the Steps and Requirements Involved for Adoption in New Jersey One of the best feelings in the world is to know that you are providing a home and a loving, supportive environment to a child who might otherwise be deprived of those things. This is one reason that so many people go through the […]
read full articleSibling Visitation in Foster Care & Adoption Cases
When siblings are placed in different homes in New Jersey, they generally have options and avenues for visiting each other. When people think of foster care in New Jersey, they may picture a single child awaiting adoption by a family and/or placement in a permanent home. But the reality is that the majority of children […]
read full articleAbuse and Neglect in Single Parent Households
The statistics on children being abused and neglected by single parents do not paint a positive picture, and DCPP investigates these cases with astounding frequency in New Jersey. That being said, you are not a statistic. Your family is undoubtedly unique and you deserve to defend your parenting if child protective services is investigating you. […]
read full articleDegrees of Crimes in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases
What Degree of Crime can You be Charged with for Child Abuse in New Jersey? New Jersey child abuse laws protect people against harm, including harm committed by parents against their own children, by teachers and daycare providers entrusted to look after someone else’s children, and any other adult in whose care a child has […]
read full articleLeading Causes of Child Neglect, Abuse, and Mistreatment
CPS Attorneys Discuss Contributing Factors for Children Experiencing Abusive or Neglectful Behavior by Parents and Caregivers No child deserves to be abused or neglected, yet so many children are born into circumstances that make them more likely to suffer from violence or deprivation. According to Childhelp, an organization for child abuse prevention, about five children a […]
read full articleParental Mental Health Issues in DCFS Investigations
Is Mental Illness a Risk Factor for Child Abuse and Neglect in NJ? Recently, Kaiser Family Foundation, a non-profit organization, revealed that 16.4% of New Jersey adults suffered mental illness between 2018 and 2019. Since then, the pandemic increased those numbers for certain mental health conditions, namely anxiety and depression. When mental health issues dominate a […]
read full articleUnderstanding Termination of Parental Rights in New Jersey
When, Why, and How can Parental Rights be Terminated in NJ? Termination of Parental Rights or TPR means the legal action whereby a court severs all of a parent’s legal rights he or she has with their child. Parents have constitutionally protected rights that are both honored and protected under our laws. They have the […]
read full articleTypes of Reports in NJ Child Abuse Cases
As a person accused of child abuse or neglect in New Jersey, it is imperative that you understand all of types of reports that a litigant will typically encounter in a DCPP case and how to challenge the reports. For anyone that is not familiar with child welfare matters, a typical file can become quite […]
read full articleUnderstanding the Services that DCPP Provides to Parents & Families and Your Responsibilities
Since DCPP is a family agency focused on the best interests of the child, the Division may provide a variety of services to parents and families in NJ It is important to understand your responsibilities and child protective services’ options for providing or requiring you to use certain services after opening an investigation. The Division […]
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