2025-000233
Currently, a 2-year-old boy is in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of physical risk and parental substance abuse. The mother of this child has an extensive history of physical abuse towards her children. As an infant, this young boy was reported to have been dropped by the mother during one of her violent episodes. Both the mother and the father have drug abuse charges on their official record. At this time, this vulnerable child needs an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on May 19th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2025-002951
A 12-year-old boy is in the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse and lack of resources. This child's mother is a known substance abuser, having been caught purchasing and hiding illicit substances on multiple occasions. Although the mother has viable income, she instead uses her funds to fuel her drug addiction. The father is uninvolved and unable to be located. This 12-year-old boy was initially removed alongside his siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, this child requires separate counsel. The next hearing is on May 26th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2025-014083
A 1-month-old infant girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental drug abuse. Both parents are chemically dependent on illicit substances such as meth, fentanyl, and other opiates. The mother admitted to using these substances during her pregnancy. Both parents have addictive patterns of behavior that are uncontrolled and could leave the minor in an unsafe or precarious situation. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf. The next hearing is on May 6th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-002164
A 1-month-old baby boy is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. The mother of this child abused several illicit substances throughout the pregnancy, resulting in the child being born substance-exposed. The father of this child has a string of criminal charges relating to drug possession. Both parents struggle with financial security and are frequently unhoused. The next hearing is on August 18th, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-002320
A 4-year-old girl is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental mental health concerns and a lack of resources. The mother of this child experiences severe mental health episodes, the most recent of which resulted in her being institutionalized at a psychiatric facility. Additionally, the mother lacks viable housing for this child. This vulnerable toddler girl requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is August 12th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-002522
A 2-year-old boy and his 3-month-old baby brother are both under the care of Clark County Family Services following threats to their physical safety. The mother experiences severe mental health episodes. In the most recent incident, she wielded a knife and threatened to harm her children. The mother is now at a psychiatric facility. In addition to this, there are concerns of domestic violence between the mother and father. These vulnerable young boys require an attorney to advocate for their legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on April 28th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-002555
A 13-year-old boy is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence occurring in the home. The father engages in violent acts against his live-in girlfriend in front of the child. A recent incident resulted in the father being incarcerated for domestic battery by strangulation. This young boy lacks a suitable caregiver and requires an attorney to advocate for his legal wishes in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on June 16th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-002736
A 1-year-old boy is in the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence within the household. The father of this child has an extensive history of committing violent acts against relationship partners– he has an existing record of domestic violence criminal charges. The father now directs his violent acts towards the child’s mother. In a recent incident, the father choked and struck the mother within the direct vicinity of this 1-year-old boy. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf. The next hearing is on August 19th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-002822
A 3-month-old baby boy was removed from parental custody due to the presence of illicit substances. The mother of this child tested positive for methamphetamines during the time of this child’s birth; her use of substances throughout the pregnancy resulted in this child being born substance-exposed. Both the mother and father have been investigated previously on several occasions for child abuse and neglect charges. Additionally, the father has criminal charges for domestic violence against the mother. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf– the next hearing is on April 28th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-002962
A 7-year-old girl and her two younger brothers, ages 5 and 3 years old, are in the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to improper supervision and parental incarceration. The father leaves his children unattended for extended periods of time. During these outings, the children are left without food and have no means of communicating with an adult. The father was subsequently arrested; now, these children have no proper caregiver. These vulnerable siblings require an attorney to advocate on their behalf in juvenile dependency proceedings– the next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 10.
2026-003100
A 2-year-old girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of ongoing domestic violence occurring within the household. CCFS was alerted to the situation after a severe incident required police intervention. In the presence of this child, the mother physically assaulted the father and left visible open wounds. There are reports that this domestic violence occurs regularly, often in front of their children. This 2-year-old girl was removed alongside her two siblings, who are represented separately. This vulnerable young girl requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf. The next hearing is on April 28th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-003134
A 14-year-old boy was removed from parental custody and placed in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of inadequate resources and threat of harm. This child was initially removed with his two other siblings, all of whom were subjected to emotional and physical distress as a result of the mother’s unstable housing situation and constant drug usage. The children’s main caregiver, the maternal grandmother, struggles physically and financially to provide long-term stability for the children. The next hearing is on August 6th, 2026, at 10:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.
2026-003307
A 9-year-old boy has been removed from parental custody due to domestic violence occurring in the household. The father engaged in acts of domestic violence against his girlfriend, including strangling and striking the girlfriend within direct vicinity of this 9-year-old boy. The biological mother has not been in contact with the child for years– the child has no recollection of having ever met his mother. This young boy requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings– the next hearing is on May 5th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-003731
A 2-month-old girl has been placed under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services after revelations of parental substance abuse. The mother’s ongoing drug use resulted in this vulnerable infant testing positive for several illicit substances upon birth. Both the mother and father have drug-related criminal convictions. These parents have been under investigation previously for substantiated allegations of child abuse and neglect. Now, this infant requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on May 12th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-004402
A 9-year-old girl is in the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of emotional neglect and improper supervision. The mother and father fail to properly monitor their children's behaviors and actions, resulting in an unsafe home environment. This child’s older male sibling sexually and physically threatens another older sibling in the household, the parents consistently fail to intervene. The two older siblings are represented separately; however, this 9-year-old girl still requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf. The next hearing is July 2nd, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 9.
2026-004592
A 14-year-old boy was brought into the custody of Clark County Family Services after his mother abandoned him at a public venue. The mother brought this young boy to a concert and drank excessively. She subsequently abandoned her child and failed to respond to the police’s attempts at locating her. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the mother regularly engages in excessive drinking. This child’s father passed away in early 2026; the Uncle has temporary guardianship. This child requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf– the next hearing is on April 29th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-004652
A 6-year-old boy and his two younger twin sisters, both 10 months old, are under the custody of Clark County Family Services due to housing instability and suspected substance abuse. This family had been residing in a temporary shelter; they were discharged after illegal drugs were found in the room, violating the program’s guidelines. Now, the parents refuse to submit to mandatory drug testing. Both of these parents have been investigated for previous charges of child abuse and neglect. These vulnerable children require an attorney to advocate for their legal wishes in court– the next hearing is on May 6th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-004678
An 11-month-old baby boy is in the custody of Clark County Family Services following concerns of improper supervision. The mother left her child unsupervised during an altercation outside the home, prompting the immediate removal of this child from her custody. Previously, this mother has been investigated for allegations of child abuse and neglect. The father is unable to be located. This vulnerable baby boy requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf– the next hearing is on May 6th, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-004850
A 3-year-old boy is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of physical abuse and improper supervision. The mother engages in excessive physical discipline, leaving bruises on her children. She also has untreated mental health diagnoses, which result in erratic and unsafe behaviors. Additionally, there are concerns that the mother leaves her children unsupervised for extended periods. The father is not a present figure in this child’s life. This 3-year-old was removed alongside his siblings, who are represented by separate counsel. The next hearing is on April 30th, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-004940
A 9-year-old girl is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse and lack of resources. Both the mother and father are known substance abusers, having been caught purchasing and hiding illicit substances in the presence of their children. Although the two parents have viable incomes, their funds are primarily used to continue their drug addictions. This hinders them from providing necessary resources to their children. This 9-year-old girl was initially removed alongside her siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, this child requires separate counsel. The next hearing is on May 26th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-004954
A 7-year-old girl and her 5-year-old younger brother are both under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse and lack of resources. Both the mother and father are known substance abusers, having been caught purchasing and hiding illicit substances in the presence of their children. Although the two parents have viable income, their funds are primarily used to continue their drug addictions. This hinders them from providing necessary resources to their children. This sibling pair was initially removed alongside their other siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, they require separate counsel. The next hearing is on May 26th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
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