To ensure that children are protected from abuse and neglect, DYFS has the right to do what they have to do. While this, at times, means that the child is removed from the home and put into foster care, that is not always the case. Often times, DYFS is required to work with the parents to develop a safety plan since the parents have the right to change their actions and behaviors to make the home a safe environment for the child.

If the parent doesn’t adhere to the safety plan and does not make changes, then DYFS can take alternative actions. In another blog on our site, we had written about how sometimes DYFS might not be “helping” you out, but when it comes to these efforts, they are legally required to to work with the parents to ensure the child stays in at home.

Our NJ DYFS Attorneys Will Guide You Down the Right Path

It is important to know your rights at times like these, and our team of New Jersey DYFS attorneys will help you. We will guide you in the right direction, and help you figure out what you should and should not do when DYFS approaches you. Sometimes, DYFS makes unfair demands, and they even violate the rights of the parent from time to time, so it is important to have an experienced DYFS lawyer on your side to help you out.

Call our 24/7 toll free hotline at 1-855-9JEFLAW (1-855-953-3529) and our team of NJ lawyers will be happy to fight for you, your child and your rights as a parent.