Anger Management Consequences as a Result of DCPP Investigations
We Provide Legal Help for Those Facing Child Abuse and Neglect Investigations Based on Anger Allegations in New Jersey Anger is an emotion that we humans experience naturally; it is not in itself problematic and arises as a result of certain stress triggers. Emotional regulation and socioemotional intelligence are skills that every adult and child […]
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What Happens Before, During, and After Dispositional Hearings in DCPP Cases and How to Prepare for Yours in NJ When the Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) contacts you about a child neglect or abuse complaint, your heart probably races, and your thoughts turn to white noise in panic. The family domain is sacred, […]
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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 […]
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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 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 […]
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What to Know if DYFS Wants to Question You in NJ Any time the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) receives a compliant, the agency must initiate an investigation. No matter how frivolous the claim may be, the Division has to contact the family and question anyone who may have been involved. What Case […]
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Why DCP&P May Inspect Your House in NJ Any time DCP&P receives a complaint concerning potential child abuse or neglect in New Jersey, the agency must investigate the claim. The investigation must begin within 24 hours of receipt and be concluded within 60 days. However, the investigation may be extended an additional 30 days if […]
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What’s the Time Frame for a DCPP Case in NJ? If you’re currently being investigated by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) in New Jersey, you may be wondering how long will the case take to complete. It’s difficult to give an accurate timeline for a DYFS case because every parent’s case is […]
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