DCF cannot remove children from natural parents without some kind of allegation against them and a court hearing called a shelter hearing. If a...

How do i get out of my house without being emancipated?

You have a right to be safe. If you are being harmed then call DCF or call the police. You can report abuse by calling 1-800-962-2873 (Florida...

If I understand correctly, this is a question asking what can be done when an abusive step parent has been allowed to have visitation with their...

DCF can shelter or remove a child from their parents if they believe the child is in danger, and one possible example of a child being in danger is...

Those who are accused of child abuse or neglect have a right to a lawyer and to not make incriminating statements/remain silent and to not permit...

When a child is removed from a parent's custody by DCF through a shelter hearing the natural parents will have a right to apply for a free attorney...

When natural parents have lost custody of a child whether it is possible for them to get custody back and the method for doing so depends on what...

DCF is required to investigate all allegations of child abuse, which includes allegations that there is domestic violence in the home that may...

All DCF/dependency cases have a safety plan and either an in-home case plan or a court ordered case plan. DCF can remove children if there is a...