What to Expect When DCF Visits After a Domestic Violence Report

When the Department of Children and Families (DCF) visits your home after a domestic violence (DV) report, it can feel overwhelming and scary — but understanding what happens next can help you stay calm and protect your family.

In this video, Attorney Nicole Christie, a former DCF social worker turned family and DCF defense lawyer, explains what DCF really looks for when responding to domestic violence concerns.

Here’s what you’ll learn:
1. The first thing DCF checks when they visit your home
2. Why a caseworker will ask if the abuser still lives there or has access to the children
3. Why the child’s safety is always the main priority
4. How parents can take protective steps — including filing a restraining order in Connecticut Family Court
5. What to expect if DCF continues investigating after the initial visit

If DCF has contacted you after a domestic violence report, get guidance from an attorney who knows the system from the inside.
Contact The Christie Law Firm today:
www.thechristielawfirm.com
(860) 461-7494

Connecticut Domestic Violence Help & Resources

📞 National Domestic Violence Hotline:
Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or chat at www.thehotline.org
— available 24/7, free and confidential

📞 Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV):
Call or text (888) 774-2900 — 24/7 confidential support statewide
🌐 www.ctcadv.org

📞 Safe Connect CT (Connecticut’s Statewide DV Hotline):
Call, text, or chat: (888) 774-2900
🌐 www.CTSafeConnect.org

📞 Connecticut Judicial Branch — Family Court Services:
Information on filing for restraining or protective orders:
🌐 https://www.jud.ct.gov/family

About The Christie Law Firm

At The Christie Law Firm, we help parents navigate DCF investigations, domestic violence-related cases, and family court with compassion and insider knowledge.
As a former DCF worker, Attorney Nicole Christie knows how the system works — and how to protect your rights as a parent.