I would add to the previous answer that, if the children are with the father by way of a safety plan, agreement or as directed by DCF and not...

Dependency Court..The mother is being charged with neglecting the child not the father.the court asked the father to take a drug

Although you are not asking a specific question, the scenario you present is not uncommon in Florida dependency court. You will find different...

How can Eckerd case managers not be forced to follow a COURT ORDER?

Your complaints are all too common in Florida child protective services cases. But you set yourself up for disappointment and frustration if you...

Can DCF tell me who I can and can't date

DCF can remove your children if you expose them to persons who present a risk of harm.

DCF keeps coming at my boyfriend because they feel it is unsafe for my children to be around him because his drug history

If your boyfriend has issues with drugs and/or alcohol that put your children at risk of harm DCF will not go away. Unless your boyfriend gets...

Can dcf take my new born

DCF may remove the child from you and/or the father if they believe the child to be to risk of harm for any reason. You should expect DCF to be...

What can I do to ho help grand children?

You may want to have a consultation with an attorney If you are not satisfied that DCF is protecting your grandchildren. There may be legal action...

Department of Children and families

School staff will call DCF if they see or hear anything that may be child abuse, abandonment or neglect. They are required to do so. The school...

What is considered neglect?

Your question is rather broad. However, depriving a child of necessary food, clothing, shelter or medical treatment, or allowing a child to live...

Can Babymama file neglect over this?

The mother may call the child abuse hotline and make allegations. You cannot prevent her from making the call. DCF may investigate to see whether...