Many parents and caregivers use spanking to discipline their children, while others believe that it is a form of child abuse. States like New Jersey might not have specific laws against spanking, but there are also statutes in place that define child abuse. When a parent or caregiver is accused of abusing a child, a… Read More »
Anytime the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency receives a report of child abuse or neglect they must carry out an investigation within 24 hours of receiving the referral. The DCPP does not need to notify the family being investigated. This can be the start of an intimidating and confusing process for the… Read More »
The New Jersey Department of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is the agency responsible for responding to allegations of child abuse and neglect. They have a legal obligation to investigate every report of child welfare concern that comes to them. If you find yourself the subject of a DCPP investigation it is important to know… Read More »
Kinship Legal Guardianship (KLG) is when a child’s legal guardianship belongs to a family friend or a family member other than the child’s parents. It is not the same thing as a legal adoption, as some of the biological parent’s parental rights remain intact. When is KLP an option, and how does it work? How… Read More »
The New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCPP) is the state agency tasked with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. When these allegations are founded, DCPP takes appropriate measures to protect the child. Cases that involve children with special needs are especially complex. Families of special needs children often have valid concerns… Read More »
Computers allow people to connect on social media platforms, find useful information, and work from home. People can send private messages and photos, store personal files, participate in meetings or classrooms, and chat live. In a rather brief period of time, computers have integrated into the daily lives of most people across the globe, connecting… Read More »
