Foster Parent Abuse and Neglect Investigations in New Jersey
Why NJ Foster Parents Face Increased DCPP Scrutiny Foster parents are often under scrutiny that biological parents don’t have to deal with in everyday family life. That is because foster children are already involved in the child welfare system, so more professionals are watching the child, the foster home, and the caregiver all the time. […]
read full articleFentanyl and DCPP Investigations in New Jersey: What Parents Need to Know
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is up to 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Just 2 milligrams of fentanyl (the equivalent of 10 to 15 grains of table salt) is considered a lethal dose for adults. Illegally manufactured fentanyl is found in heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and counterfeit pills. […]
read full articleUnfit Living Conditions for Children in NJ
Your child’s teacher contacted DCPP, or someone else reported you for child abuse or neglect, and now a case worker wants to visit your home to investigate. What should you do? You should be prepared for what the case worker considers unfit living conditions that may constitute a danger to your child in New Jersey. […]
read full articleHanover NJ Baby’s Death Prompts Police Investigation
In Hanover Township, authorities are investigating the death of a 4-month-old boy who died six weeks after he suffered a respiratory emergency while at a child care center. The infant, Marcus Eng, born Oct. 31st, suffered a “medical emergency” on Feb. 8th as he was being cared for by the staff of KinderCare on Whippany […]
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