How to Prepare Your Child to Talk to DCF After Domestic Violence

Описание: When the Department of Children and Families (DCF) wants to speak with your child after a domestic violence (DV) incident, it’s normal to feel anxious and protective. As a parent, you want to make sure your child feels safe, understood, and supported — not scared or confused.

In this video, Attorney Nicole Christie, a former DCF social worker turned DCF defense attorney, explains how to help your child navigate this sensitive situation.

0:00 - Start
0:12 - Assure your kids are okay
1:11 - Before DCF comes to your home
2:14 - After the incident
2:42 - A past case
4:19 - Ask the kids
4:56 - outro

Your child’s safety and emotional well-being come first. With the right preparation — and early legal guidance — you can protect your family and help your child feel confident and secure.

⚖️ Need Legal Help in Connecticut?

If DCF has contacted you after a domestic violence incident, The Christie Law Firm can help.
Get advice from an attorney who knows DCF from the inside.

🌐 www.thechristielawfirm.com

📞 (860) 461-7494
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💜 Connecticut Domestic Violence & Family Safety Resources

If you or your child are in danger, please reach out for help:

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

Safe Connect CT (Connecticut’s 24/7 DV 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 Services:
www.jud.ct.gov/family

🏛️ About The Christie Law Firm

At The Christie Law Firm, we help parents and survivors of domestic violence navigate DCF investigations, family court, and custody issues with compassion and experience.
As a former DCF social worker, Attorney Nicole Christie knows how the system works — and how to protect your rights as a parent.