If DCF Finds a Case to be a Substantiated Concern after a 51A or 51B Investigation

They are determining that the risk of abuse or neglect is not necessarily significant enough as to support it but feels that there is still a reason for DCF to be involved with the family. You cannot appeal a substantiated concern but you can file a grievance and part of the reasoning for DCF perspective is it would be showing no record found for most instances. You are not listed as an alleged on the perpetrator’s list.  Although, there can be some significant consequences for even a substantiated concern.