Navigating a Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) investigation can be overwhelming for anyone, but it can be particularly stressful for immigrant families. Understanding your rights and the process can help you feel more prepared if DCPP becomes involved in your family’s life. This blog will explore the basics of DCPP investigations and address… Read More »
In New Jersey, when substance abuse creates an unsafe environment for children, the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) steps in to protect children from abuse and neglect. Our South Jersey DCPP lawyers at the Law Offices of Theodore J. Baker have worked on numerous cases involving DCPP intervention and know firsthand what to… Read More »
The Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) and the courts must follow numerous requirements when they decide to remove a child from their home. Transparency and legal oversight are required. At certain points, the judge reviews the DCPP’s actions and recommendations and what the parents have to say before making a decision about what… Read More »
Society has taken great strides toward ensuring the safety and well-being of all children — and in some emotionally charged or dangerous situations involving kids, organizations like the local Child Advocacy Center (CAC) are there to fill in the gap. Here is what you need to know about how CACs operate and the assistance they… Read More »
Family team meetings play a pivotal role for families dealing with the New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP). These meetings aim to ensure the well-being of children while involving parents and other key individuals in creating a roadmap for reunification and stability. Understanding what a family team meeting entails can provide a… Read More »
There are times when siblings do not get along. On rare occasions, it could cross the line to create dangerous conditions for one or both of them. Sibling rivalry could be considered abuse in certain circumstances. In that event, New Jersey’s Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) may become involved in a case. Depending… Read More »
