Top 3 School Issues That Lead to DCF Involvement in Connecticut

Top 3 School Issues That Lead to DCF Involvement in Connecticut

Learn the top 3 school issues that trigger DCF involvement in Connecticut—absences, behavior, and hygiene—and how parents can protect their rights. ...more

DCF ,Informative

August 20, 20252 min read

What to Expect When DCF Serves You with a Neglect Petition in Connecticut 

What to Expect When DCF Serves You with a Neglect Petition in Connecticut 

Learn what a neglect petition from DCF means in Connecticut, your rights, and how to prepare for court to protect your parental rights. ...more

DCF ,Informative

August 13, 20252 min read

What Should You Do If DCF Asks You to Sign Something?

What Should You Do If DCF Asks You to Sign Something?

If DCF hands you paperwork, it might not be as harmless as it looks. Service plans, safety agreements, and releases can impact your custody and your rights. In this blog, we break down five critical s... ...more

DCF ,Informative

August 06, 20252 min read

Can DCF Talk to Your Child at School? A Back-to-School Guide for Connecticut Parents 

Can DCF Talk to Your Child at School? A Back-to-School Guide for Connecticut Parents 

If DCF is involved in your family’s life, here’s what you need to know before the school year starts in Connecticut. ...more

DCF ,Informative

August 01, 20251 min read

Substance Abuse & DCF: What Parents Need to Know

Substance Abuse & DCF: What Parents Need to Know

When substance abuse affects a parent or caregiver, it can have serious consequences beyond health and relationships—it can lead to the involvement of the Department of Children and Families (DCF). In... ...more

DCF

April 23, 20254 min read

  Rising Strong:From Substance Abuse and DCF Involvement to a Story of Recovery and Hope

  Rising Strong:From Substance Abuse and DCF Involvement to a Story of Recovery and Hope

When you’re in the thick of it—navigating substance use struggles, DCF investigations, and court dates—it can feel like the whole world is against you. You may feel judged or misunderstood.But here’s ... ...more

DCF

April 21, 20253 min read

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