Q: Can a person file a child abuse complaint and go with the DCF worker to do their investigation?
A DCF worker came with the person making the complaint in order to get custody of the child. The complaints were lies. It was even information that wouldve been impossible for them to know if it had been true due to the fact they live in miami and I live in Lakeland plus they never had any communication with my household to claim to know anything about.
A:
Yes, they can.
The reason they do it is children will be much more at ease with a relative present, especially when they go to pick up an abused child.
You should also know that DCF receives complaints about possible child abuse from many sources, not just the person you are angry with. In fact, the DCF receives more complaints from neighbors than from relatives.
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