The answer to that questions is, you are not. You do not have to let them into your home. You do not have to participate in the investigation. However, that at times can have a risk of backfiring, if DCF thinks that your child is in immediate danger. They can try to get the police or the courts to help them. It would be important to speak with an attorney or an advocate before you decide not to cooperate with DCF.

The other aspect is that you could cooperate, but you choose not to talk about certain instances; not signing releases; or signing limited releases, but speaking to an attorney or an advocate that can help you go over what rights you have and the advantages and disadvantages of going forward.