Before You Sign a DCF Safety Plan — What Every Parent Should Know

If the Department of Children and Families (DCF) has contacted you after a domestic violence report, you may be asked to sign a safety plan. These documents can feel confusing and intimidating — but before you sign, it’s important to understand what they really mean.

In this video, Attorney Nicole Christie — a former DCF social worker turned DCF defense lawyer — explains:
What a DCF safety plan is
How safety plans work in domestic violence cases
Why signing without legal advice can affect your custody and rights
How to protect your family while cooperating with DCF

If you’re a parent dealing with domestic violence and DCF involvement, you’re not alone — and you still have rights.

Need Legal Help in Connecticut?
Get guidance from an attorney who knows DCF from the inside.
Contact The Christie Law Firm today:
www.thechristielawfirm.com
(860) 461-7494


Domestic Violence Help & Resources (Connecticut)

If you or someone you know is in danger, please reach out for confidential help:

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
Chat live at www.thehotline.org

Safe Connect CT (Connecticut’s 24/7 Domestic Violence Hotline):
Call, text, or chat: (888) 774-2900 | www.CTSafeConnect.org

Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV):
www.ctcadv.org
| (888) 774-2900

Connecticut Judicial Branch — Family Court:
For restraining orders and family safety information: www.jud.ct.gov/family

About The Christie Law Firm

At The Christie Law Firm, we help parents navigate DCF investigations, family court, and domestic violence-related cases with compassion and deep experience.

As a former DCF social worker, Attorney Nicole Christie understands how the system works — and how to protect your rights as a parent.