Identifying the Shadow of Imminent Harm in a DCF Case
Defining Imminent Danger or Harm to Children Involved in Division of Child Protection and Permanency Cases in New Jersey If you are a parent, one of your worst fears may be any form of interaction with the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services. Especially if […]
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Timeframe and Phases in the DCPP Investigation Process DCPP stands for the Division of Child Protection and Permanency, which is the child welfare agency in the state of New Jersey. The agency is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, providing services to families needing support, and ensuring the safety and well-being of […]
read full articleParents’ Rights, DCPP, and NJ Child Vaccination Issues
Are Parents’ Rights to Decide on Vaccinations for their Children Limited Due to DCPP Intervention in NJ? Regarding childrearing, parents differ as to what is suitable for their children. And each family has reasons for their choices. For example, some choose private over public school education. Others home school for various reasons, including religious conviction. […]
read full articleComplete Guide to a Child Safety Protection Plan in New Jersey
How Child Safety Protection Plans Work in NJ When a child abuse or neglect report reaches the Division of Child Protection Permanency (DCPP), case workers begin investigating the child’s safety in the home. They may visit the house and interview the parents, children, and anyone else living there. They then may talk to others associated […]
read full articleChild Abuse Offenses Addressed by Federal Law
There are Several Federal Laws that Address Child Abuse and Provide Protection for Children in the United States The Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA) is a federal law that provides funding to states to support the prevention, assessment, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. It also establishes a national hotline for reporting […]
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How can Administrative Findings in a DYFS Case Affect Other Family Law Issues in NJ? Divorcing spouses often find themselves in custody battles, with each parent touting their superior parenting skills while disparaging the other’s. But once allegations of child abuse or neglect enter the picture, parties may involve New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection […]
read full articleWhat is the Punishment for Cruelty to a Child in New Jersey?
Child Cruelty is a Serious Crime With Steep Consequences in NJ In New Jersey, there are three noted types of child abuse: cruelty, abuse, and neglect. According to N.J.S.A. 9:6-3, New Jersey law makes it a fourth degree felony to “abuse, abandon, be cruel to or neglectful of” a child. The law specifically protects children […]
read full articleDCPP Drug Testing Protocols in New Jersey
Is it Mandatory to Take a Drug Test if Child Protective Services Requests it in NJ? The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is charged with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. In some cases, these reports have to do with a parent’s drug and alcohol use. If you are under […]
read full articleReunification Through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency in New Jersey
What is the Process to Seek Reunification Through the Division of Child Protection and Permanency? It is a terrifying experience for most families facing the removal of their children. Parents have the inherent right to raise their children how they see fit as long as the raising of their children does not consist of any […]
read full articleThe Supreme Goal of Reasonable Efforts in DCPP Cases
The Division of Child Protection and Permanency Must Make Reasonable Efforts to Maintain or Restore the Unity of the Families they Investigate in New Jersey The Division of Child Protection and Permanency is a New Jersey government agency that is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect, providing services to aid the parent […]
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