How many DCF Investigators have been accused of falsifying records?

Hundreds of child protective investigators, statewide, were caught falsifying investigation records, claiming they checked out allegations of abuse or neglect, but didn’t. Investigative reporter Daralene Jones talked to more than a dozen former and current investigators and agencies that work directly with DCF.

Can a DCF investigator put a child in danger?

However, the number only includes DCF employees, not those contracted to do work for DCF through other agencies, or even sheriff’s offices. Law enforcement typically pursued charges in instances where a child protective investigator put a child in danger, claiming to visit a child to check on allegations of abuse, and never did.

What was the problem with DCF in Florida?

Geo resource failed to load. ORLANDO, Fla. — 9 Investigates uncovered a troubling problem within the Florida Department of Children and Families. Hundreds of child protective investigators, statewide, were caught falsifying investigation records, claiming they checked out allegations of abuse or neglect, but didn’t.

What are the first steps of a DCF investigation?

(1) The investigation of all “emergency reports” shall commence within two hours of initial contact and shall be completed within five working days after the receipt of the report by the Department. The results of the investigation shall be in writing, transcribed onto a “51B” standard investigation form, as established by the Department.

Who are the DCF Investigators that 9 investigates talked to?

Investigative reporter Daralene Jones talked to more than a dozen former and current investigators and agencies that work directly with DCF. Only one of them would agree to speak with 9 Investigates on the record, out of fear for their jobs or retaliation.

Who was the DCFS caseworker that was arrested?

WOODSTOCK, Ill. (CBS) — A former Illinois Department of Children and Family Services caseworker and his supervisor who both worked on the A.J. Freund case have been arrested on child endangerment charges.

How to know if your child is under DCF investigation?

Click here for print friendly PDF format. For many Massachusetts parents and caregivers, a call from the Department of Child and Families (DCF) indicating that they are under investigation for abuse or neglect of their children feels like a nightmare from which they cannot wake up.