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Can You Go to Jail for Leaving a Child Home Alone?

February 21, 2024

In the hustle and bustle of modern parenting, circumstances might arise where leaving a child home alone feels like the only feasible option. However, understanding the laws surrounding such a decision is crucial to prevent inadvertent legal ramifications. The Legal Age for Children to Stay Home Alone in New Jersey New Jersey has no definitive… Read More »

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Is Mental Health a Factor in DCPP Investigations?

January 23, 2024

The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. Parents who have mental health problems can have trouble taking care of their children, depending on the type and severity of their mental health issues. However, mental health issues and their symptoms vary widely, and… Read More »

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What Are Collateral Contacts in the DCPP Case?

December 11, 2023

In New Jersey, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is a state agency responsible for protecting children – it investigates reports of child abuse and neglect. Its representatives collect information from household members and others who were in contact with the child. The DCPP uses terms you might be unfamiliar with, like “collateral… Read More »

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Can Anger Issues Open a Case by the DCPP?

November 20, 2023

Anger is a valid emotion that everyone experiences at some point. It would not be normal to continually suppress feelings of anger or never express anger when it is justified. However when anger surfaces and results in explosive outbursts that cannot be controlled, there is a risk that others may come to harm. There are… Read More »

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How Do I File a Complaint Against the DCPP?

October 16, 2023

The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is the New Jersey state agency responsible for keeping children safe from abuse and neglect. Formerly known as DYFS, it is housed within the New Jersey Department of Children and Families (DCF). The DCPP is obligated to investigate every allegation of child abuse and neglect within 24… Read More »

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Should Teachers Report Child Abuse and Neglect?

September 13, 2023

New Jersey requires all adults, including teachers, to report any suspected child abuse or neglect. Teachers are mandated by law and Department of Education regulations to report child abuse and neglect if they have reasonable cause to believe a child is being abused by a parent or caregiver. This is known as “mandated reporting.” All… Read More »