DCF began “an aggressive investigation," “even though DCF has no authority to assess or investigate a fetus or a first-time, expectant mother," the Vermont ACLU says.

State hearing officers reversed DCF’s findings against parents and caregivers 40 percent of the time last fiscal year, new data show, while dozens of others were partially overturned.

According to a police report, a DCF case worker witnessed signs of abuse and wrote in an official report, "The mother is going to end up taking one of her children's lives.” ...

DCF decisions are regularly overturned when people challenge them in fair hearings, state data show. In 2022 , a hearing officer reversed DCF’s decision 48 percent of the time. In 2020, it was ...

Details emerge in 5-year-old's shocking death; DCF dropped earlier abuse investigation “Missy, just 5 years old, was taken from this world far too soon,” a GoFundMe says.

Children went missing from DCF care about 3,700 times from fiscal years 2021 to 2023. Over that time period, the number of incidents increased by 42%, the audit found.

DCF declined to comment on the case, citing state and federal privacy laws. However, the agency said immunization status alone is not a reason to remove children from their parents’ custody.

WOLCOTT, CT (WFSB) - Police enforcement was requested regarding an alleged inappropriate relationship between a 15-year-old girl and a DCF case worker. The investigation revealed that the victim ...

Grandparents blame DCF for boy's 2020 death in Fall River 04:03. BOSTON - David Almond was living with autism and doing well when the state returned him to his abusive parent.

Florida DCF is failing. Our lawmakers must demand transparency. | Editorial Transparency that actually informs potential clients about the quality of service a loved one might encounter under a ...

DCF wants Hope Florida to distribute unused federal funds, meant to help needy families pay rent and utility bills. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 79°F. Friday, June 27th 2025 ...

Former Boca Raton teacher accused of sexually abusing teen whose first DCF case was closed. Sophie Pendrill | Katie Bente. Wed, June 25th 2025 at 11:45 AM. Updated Wed, June 25th 2025 at 6:05 PM. 5.