A Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) investigation is one of the most stressful experiences a parent can face, and how you communicate with your assigned caseworker can significantly shape the trajectory of your case. The DCPP has broad authority in New Jersey to investigate allegations of abuse or neglect, and caseworkers are the… Read More »
Being accused of inadequate supervision by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) can feel frightening and surprising. These allegations can set off formal inquiries that place your parenting practices under scrutiny and may affect day-to-day family life. Responding carefully to the agency’s concerns is important for protecting your parental rights. What Is… Read More »
As a parent in New Jersey, you always have the legal right to due process before the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) can take your children away from you. In many cases, you would end up at a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. The outcome of this hearing would determine… Read More »
The relationship between a parent and child is among the most valued. However, there are situations in which a court must step in to safeguard a child’s well-being. In New Jersey, termination of parental rights is considered the most serious action that can be taken against a parent, as it permanently ends their legal relationship… Read More »
If the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) has received a complaint, they would legally be obligated to begin an investigation within 24 hours. Their investigation will include a visit to your home. What happens on this visit may be crucial to whether you can keep your children, and the investigation could potentially be… Read More »
The knock at the door from the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) can be one of the most distressing moments in a parent’s life. Whether the contact comes in the form of a home visit, a phone call, or a written notice, it often raises immediate concerns about the future of your family.… Read More »
