DCF
Britishabbreviation
Example Sentences
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It goes on to say that no staff member of the DCF should put an immigrant child in custody.
From Salon • Jun. 12, 2025
Currently, DCF only releases a summary of its involvement initially and can’t do so until attorneys vet the document.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2023
“He was a young boy that had extremely complex needs and he was unable to have his needs met on a regular basis,” said Ken Mysogland, the bureau chief of external affairs at 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
“I’ve even memorized the DCF person’s phone number. I just have to be brave enough to call it.”
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
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