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What is the Safe Haven Act for Newborns?
/0 Comments/in Safe Haven Law /by Nicole ChristieAccording to the law, parents have a legal obligation to protect and care for their children. Failure to do this can result in the involvement of DCF as well as criminal charges. There is one instance, however, where a parent can abandon a very young child to the State’s care without facing any type of […]
Leaving Children Home Alone in Connecticut
/0 Comments/in Child Safety /by Nicole ChristieSpend enough time online, and you are likely to see a few spirited discussions surrounding the most appropriate age to leave children home alone. It would be simpler if there were a law in place to settle the matter. Unfortunately, there are not any such statutes in Connecticut. But a parent that makes the wrong […]
What Is A Connecticut DCF Safety Plan?
/0 Comments/in DCF, DCF Safety Plan /by Nicole ChristieOne of the biggest decisions a parent must make if the Connecticut Department of Children and Families (DCF) shows up at their door is whether or not to cooperate. While agency investigators have no right to come into your home without a warrant, there could be serious consequences for not cooperating with an investigation. But […]
The Clarity of 2020
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieIn December 2019, I was excited about the year 2020. It was so cool, as 20/20 is a designation for perfect vision. I knew it was going to a unique year and I wanted to be sure to make it a great one. I even made a joke that I will see clearly in 2020! […]
Our Why
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieIt took years to get here, but I am glad I am finally here. Finding myself, my worth, and why I do what I do was always not clear. I suspect the same for many people. However, arriving at why we do what we do is important, no matter how long it takes, is worth […]
Racist Kids
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieI know that I caught your attention. The mere notion of the term “racist kids” is tough for us to imagine. Yet consider this: racism exists, but it does not perpetuate itself. We help to keep it alive by teaching racism to children by our thoughts, words, and deeds. We are not born racist, but […]
5 Tips on Dealing with COVID-19 and Co-Parenting
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieOn September 11, 2001, I stood and watched on TV as the second plane flew into one of the Twin Towers. We were sent home from work. I thought, “Are we under attack? Are we at war? Are we safe?” The days and months that ensued changed the fabric of our society. Fear became the […]
Grandparents Raising Children
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieMy grandmother was a critical part of my entire life. I could count on her to treat every one of my birthdays like it was Christmas. I remember when she would babysit and she insisted on watching the “the Archie Bunker show” (All in the Family) as she called it. I grew to like the […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You: DCF Investigation Results
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieIn earlier posts, we discussed outline of a DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) the parent’s right to know (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you-parents-right-to-know) and tips on handling a DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/top-10-things-to-do-or-not-do-when-you-are-being-investigated-by-dcf.) Eventually, the DCF investigation must come to a conclusion. How it ends is as important as how it is handled. This post will outline some of the […]
What to Do If DCF Calls You: Top 10 things to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF
/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Nicole ChristieIntroduction Now that we have discussed the outline of DCF investigation (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you) and your rights as parents when dealing with DCF (see https://www.thechristielawfirm.com/post/what-to-do-if-dcf-calls-you), we want to review some tips on what to do or not do when you are being investigated by DCF. This in no means guarantees the outcome you desire or is […]