Burlington County DCP&P Lawyers
Handling Child Abuse and Neglect Allegations in Mount Holly, New Jersey
If the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (“DCP&P”), formerly known as the Division of Youth and Family Services (“DYFS”), is involved with your family in Burlington County, New Jersey, you are definitely facing a stressful situation. But, you don’t have to deal with the Division on your own because the Burlington County DCP&P defense lawyers at our law firm are ready to help get DCP&P out of your family’s life as soon as possible. There are two DCP&P local offices in Burlington County, located in Lumberton and Willingboro, and whether you are being investigated by the Division, if DCP&P took custody of your children and filed a complaint against you in Burlington County Family Court, or if you have already been substantiated for abuse or neglect and you want to appeal the finding, the Burlington County DYFS defense attorneys at our offices are ready to assist you.
Our Burlington County DCP&P lawyers represent clients in Bordentown, Mount Laurel, Mount Holly, Mansfield, and Evesham. Contact our Haddonfield offices now for immediate assistance at (908)-356-6900. The initial consultation is always provided free of charge.
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BURLINGTON COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
Child abuse, neglect, guardianship and child welfare cases in Burlington County will be heard at the Burlington County Superior Court. The Burlington County Superior Court is located at 49 Rancocas Road, Mount Holly, NJ 08060, is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and can be contacted at 609-518-2600. Click here for more information regarding the Burlington County Superior Court. For directions to the Burlington County Superior Court, click here.
BURLINGTON COUNTY FAMILY DIVISION – CHILDREN IN COURT UNIT
DCP&P cases in Burlington County Superior Court will be handled by a Judge who sits in the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Burlington County Superior Court. The Presiding Judge of the Burlington County Family Part is the Honorable John L. Call, P.J.Fp., whose chambers can be contacted at 609-518-2716. The Burlington County Family Part also has court staff in the Children in Court Unit that manages child abuse, neglect, guardianship and child welfare matters that can be contacted at 609-518-2696. Click here for more information on the Burlington County Family Division and Children in Court unit.
DCP&P LOCAL OFFICES IN BURLINGTON COUNTY
There are two DCP&P local offices in Burlington County: the Burlington East Local Office, 100 Lucas Drive, Lumberton, NJ 08048, phone: 609-265-6900; and the Burlington West Local Office, 200 Campbell Drive, Willingboro, NJ 08046, phone: 609-880-9300. For more information on the DCP&P local offices in Burlington County, click here.
FAMILY RESOURCES IN BURLINGTON COUNTY
Whether the Division is involved with your family because of allegations of substance abuse or any other parenting issues, there are many resources and family support services including counseling, therapy, and parenting education available to parents in Burlington County. In fact, getting help now may be the key to getting DYFS out of your family’s life sooner rather than later. Families in need of assistance can contact the Burlington County Family Success Center, 45 High Street, Mount Holly, NJ 08060, phone: 609-267-4001.
In addition to the family success center in Burlington County, the New Jersey Parent Link has valuable information for parents regarding health and wellness, developmental and behavioral health, parenting education and family support services.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT IN BURLINGTON COUNTY
For parents in Burlington County who need addiction services, treatment is available through Prevention Plus of Burlington County, 1824 Route 38 East, Suite B, Lumberton, NJ 08048, phone: 609-261-0001. For a list of the licensed substance abuse treatment centers in Burlington County, click here. In addition to the substance abuse services in Burlington County, the New Jersey Prevention Network focuses on providing substance abuse and addiction services throughout the State of New Jersey. If you need immediate help for a substance abuse issue, you can dial the confidential Addictions Hotline 24/7 at 1-844-276-2777 which provides information and referrals to substance abuse treatment agencies statewide.