1.) Have you not heard about how many problems the DCF has been having for the last ten or so years? They just realized a few weeks ago that there was all kinds of stuff that never got investigated. I think they are trying to right a few wrongs before they have more egg on their face.
2.) Apparently, the agency that last looked into these allegations didn't get to take a look at Terri, because Michael refused them access. Obviously they didn't have much pull if the guardian could tell them to take a hike. Also, I understand that once Terri's law came in to effect, they just stopped with their investigation altogether.
Refused DCF access to a ward? That's unbelieveable.
And I still cannot believe the judge hasn't seen her.