Evidentiary Requirements in New Jersey DCPP Cases
New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency, or DCPP, is a child welfare agency within the New Jersey Department of Children and Families. The DCPP assists the state in protecting minors, provides services to them and their families, and investigates possible abuse and neglect cases. Reports of abuse received directly from the agency and […]
read full articleConsequences for Parents or Guardians Involving Their Child in Child Pornography
Allowing Your Child to Participate in the Production of Child Pornography can Lead to Criminal Prosecution and an Investigation by Child Protective Services in New Jersey. As technology has become more advanced and widely used, cases involving child pornography, or the possession or distribution of sexually explicit material involving minors under 18, have skyrocketed. The […]
read full articleThe Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children Implemented Beyond State Borders
The ICPC, Or Interstate Compact on The Placement Of Children, Is A Mutual Agreement Between the Child’s State Of Origin and the Receiving State Which Encompasses a Variety Of Cases, Including Adoption, Foster Care, and Placement With Family Members. In a perfect world, children would be born into a safe family environment in which they […]
read full articleIdentifying 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 […]
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 articleEffects 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 […]
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 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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