Understanding DCFS Involvement in Family Court Cases
Presented with the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) IL Chapter.
This program will cover topics such as:
- Who is a Mandated Reporter (GAL, Child Representative, Attorney, Treating therapist, Evaluator)?
- What does a DCFS Investigation Involve? What to expect if your client is under investigation?
- What to do if there is a safety plan in place, or if there is not a safety plan?
- What are the categories of abuse and neglect?
- How to manage continued false abuse allegations?
- What happens to the trajectory of a family court case with DCFS involvement?
- What is the appeals process for an indicated claim?
