You can ask the court to appoint a GAL who will meet with the kids and the parents. If necessary they can do it by phone. This way your kids can...

You risk your children being removed if CPS tells you that no one can live with you and not only do you have someone live with you, but that person...

Unless you think that there is some wrongdoing going on in the home, in which case you can call the Department of Children and Families to...

Seeking advice, possible council?

You should have been appointed an attorney once your children were removed. If not, go to the Juvenile Court that has jurisdiction over your case...

How can I get Guardianship of my 20 month old granddaughter who has been in dcf custody for over a year now?

You have to file for Guardianship in the Juvenile Court - not the Probate Court. While there is a Care and Protection case in Juvenile Court, the...

The short answer is yes, but you don't have to let them. Unless there is reason for them to take your children away, if you don't need their...

I recently won a fair hearing appeal in the Berkshires; there are not many people who do these. You can find out from the local court who works...

Child Abuse Hotline 1-877-NJ ABUSE 1-877-652-2873 Call right away, do not wait for the next time that your niece has bruises. You can report...

I am 12 years old, i was on my tablet texting someone i wasn't supposed to and my mother found out, she hurt me, i had bruises

Tell someone at your school, a teacher, a school adjustment counselor, someone! They are mandated reporters and will help you get help. You can...

Can I find out who accused me of inappropriate touching of a child if the statement was retracted and case was dropped?

No, you cannot find out through DCF who reported the inappropriate touching, but I would request of your employer that you NOT be put in a position...