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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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Roadmap of a DCPP Investigation Process

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 […]

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Parents’ 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. […]

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Child 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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Effects of DCPP Conclusions on Family Law Cases in NJ

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 […]

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What 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 […]

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The 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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