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A DCFS investigation can lead to criminal charges Despite the ability to intervene in families' lives, pull children out of class and school and contribute to criminal prosecution, DCFS typically cannot force entry into your home unless they have police officers present and a warrant.

The California State Child Abuse Reporting Law provides the legal basis for action to protect children and to allow intervention by public agencies if a child is being abused.

A DCFS investigation can lead to criminal charges Despite the ability to intervene in families' lives, pull children out of class and school and contribute to criminal prosecution, DCFS typically cannot force entry into your home unless they have police officers present and a warrant.

Families involved with DCFS have the right to: Receive quality services in a respectful manner without discrimination. Make an informed choice of services. Know the qualifications of staff who provide them with services. Receive and understand information and instructions about their service needs.

The California State Child Abuse Reporting Law provides the legal basis for action to protect children and to allow intervention by public agencies if a child is being abused.

DCFS must complete its investigation within 60 days. They will find that the allegations were either: Indicated—meaning that DFCS found some evidence of abuse or neglect against the parent or caretaker of the child; or. Unfounded—meaning that DCFS did not find credible evidence of abuse or neglect.

Families involved with DCFS have the right to: Receive quality services in a respectful manner without discrimination. Make an informed choice of services. Know the qualifications of staff who provide them with services. Receive and understand information and instructions about their service needs.

If you are indicated of abusing or neglecting a child or children by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), you can appeal that finding.

DCFS must complete its investigation within 60 days. They will find that the allegations were either: Indicated—meaning that DFCS found some evidence of abuse or neglect against the parent or caretaker of the child; or. Unfounded—meaning that DCFS did not find credible evidence of abuse or neglect.

If you are seeking information about a closed DCFS case, fill out the DCFS General Service Request Form and email it to MAC@macadopt.org or fax it to 847-298-9097.

If you are indicated of abusing or neglecting a child or children by the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), you can appeal that finding.

If DCFS intends to keep the children in their care for more than 48 hours, a juvenile court case must be opened. This is called taking “temporary custody.” If you are told that DCFS intends to take temporary custody, you should receive information about a court date. It is important that you attend those court dates.

If you are seeking information about a closed DCFS case, fill out the DCFS General Service Request Form and email it to MAC@macadopt.org or fax it to 847-298-9097.

In an emergency, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.

If DCFS intends to keep the children in their care for more than 48 hours, a juvenile court case must be opened. This is called taking “temporary custody.” If you are told that DCFS intends to take temporary custody, you should receive information about a court date. It is important that you attend those court dates.

Once a formal investigation is initiated, an investigator will attempt to visit the child or children within 24 hours of the call to the hotline. The investigator will try to determine if there is an imminent threat to the children's safety. The DCFS then has 60 days to complete its investigation.

In an emergency, call the 24-hour Child Abuse Hotline at 800-25-ABUSE (800-252-2873). If you believe a child is in immediate danger of harm, call 911 first.

The DCFS Investigation Process The investigator will also want to interview the child's parents or caregivers, speak with witnesses, and visit the scene of the alleged neglect or abuse. The parent or caretaker has a right to refuse to let DCFS enter the home or speak with the child.

Once a formal investigation is initiated, an investigator will attempt to visit the child or children within 24 hours of the call to the hotline. The investigator will try to determine if there is an imminent threat to the children's safety. The DCFS then has 60 days to complete its investigation.

The DCFS Investigation Process The investigator will also want to interview the child's parents or caregivers, speak with witnesses, and visit the scene of the alleged neglect or abuse. The parent or caretaker has a right to refuse to let DCFS enter the home or speak with the child.