Department of children and families massachusetts

DCF employs more than 2,500 social workers. On any given day, these resources work with more than 50,000 Massachusetts children and their families.

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What does DCF do in Massachusetts?
Are Massachusetts DCF records public?
Is DCF the same as CPS?
What are my rights during a DCF investigation in Massachusetts?

DCF’s strategic initiative has helped its social workers use their mobile devices significantly more creatively and collaboratively. Innovation is no longer siloed. Operational and financial support has been institutionalized and strengthened. By implementing an actionable blueprint and roadmap designed to maximize the possibilities of a mobile-enabled workforce, DCF has committed to providing families with timely and efficient access to information and services. The initiative has also put the DCF in the forefront of human services agencies nationally.

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What does DCF do in Massachusetts?

DCF works toward establishing the permanency and well-being of children by providing supports and services to families at home when it is safe to do so. When necessary, DCF provides foster care and, if parental reunification is not possible, finds new permanent families through kinship, guardianship or adoption.

Are Massachusetts DCF records public?

DCF has a designated RAO who will receive and respond to your public records requests. On June 3, 2016, Governor Baker signed into law “An Act to Improve Public Records,” enhancing public access to information. Learn more about how you can request and access public records from the Department of Children and Families.

Is DCF the same as CPS?

What Is DCF? DCF is the name of a state agency that is responsible for child protection. It may go by different names (such as Child Protective Services (CPS)) depending on where you are.

What are my rights during a DCF investigation in Massachusetts?

What Rights do Parents Have During a DCF Investigation in Massachusetts? Parents have the right to have people they trust support them in person during a MA DCF investigation and be treated fairly by the Department. They are also entitled to be aware of the extent that MA DCF will be involved with their family.