DCF
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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Vermont hopes to have a new, working IT system at the Agency of Education and DCF in advance of the summer of 2025.
From Salon • Feb. 13, 2024
The lawsuit names individual social workers, police officers and the City of Waltham, not the DCF.
From Seattle Times • May 31, 2023
“It was clear that it was in his best interest to remain with the Riccios,” said Vannessa Dorantes, the commissioner of DCF.
From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2023
A DCF spokesperson declined to discuss the matter, saying details of the pending investigation were confidential.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 11, 2022
“Is that really any worse? You’d just end up calling the DCF lady after that.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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