2025-011825
A 1-year-old baby girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to parental alcohol abuse and lack of resources. The mother is reported to drink to an extreme degree. Throughout the pregnancy, she consumed alcohol multiple times daily; she admitted to drinking immediately before the delivery of her child. This, coupled with unstable housing and emerging mental health concerns, renders the mother an unsuitable caregiver. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 11.
2026-000706
A 3-year-old boy and his 6-year-old sister are under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence in the household. The mother was intoxicated and began a violent assault on her live-in boyfriend. During this incident, the mother scratched the boyfriend and left visible injuries. She also engaged in self-harming behaviors. The children do not have a caregiver, as the mother was arrested and the natural father does not maintain contact. The next hearing is on January 12th 2027, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 11.
2026-007444
A 1-year-old boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse, parental incarceration, and lack of resources. The mother is a known drug abuser, often leaving her child unsupervised in the residence to engage in substance use. Recently, the mother was arrested and incarcerated for several unresolved warrants, leaving her child without a caregiver. The father, who is separated, does not have the housing or financial support to provide for this vulnerable infant. The next hearing is on December 8th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-008034
A 4-year-old girl and her 3-year-old little sister are both under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence and improper supervision. The mother and father were taken into police custody following a domestic incident during which a firearm was brandished. In addition to the children being present at the time of the initial altercation, while LVMPD was executing a search warrant regarding the firearm, the children were observed sleeping on stairs outside the residence unsupervised. These children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on December 15th, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-008321
A 3-month-old baby boy came under the care of Clark County Family Services following a severe automobile accident. The accident occurred while the mother and father were driving a stolen car without a license– they failed to secure their child into the vehicle properly. As a result, the child suffered severe injuries. Further investigation into the family revealed domestic abuse concerns, a lack of housing, and inadequate financial resources. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to advocate for her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on September 22nd, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-008371
A group of step-sisters, ages 12, 11, 9, and 5 years old, are all under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. The mother was found in a parked car at her residence administering illicit substances while the children were in her care. During this incident, the children were in the driveway and witnessed the drug use take place. The mother also lacks employment and stable housing. The fathers of these children both have domestic violence charges and are unsuitable caregivers. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-008491
A 7-year-old boy and his 6-year-old younger sister are both under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence occurring in the household. Reports indicate that the mother was allegedly held in the home against her will by the father for up to a year and a half with the children. The father committed physical attacks against the mother, leaving observable injuries. These two young children were witnesses to many of the violent assaults and recall seeing their mother severely bruised. The mother is a known substance abuser and is now in a drug treatment program. The next hearing is on September 8th, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-008721
A 12-year-old boy and his 11-year-old younger brother are both under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of inadequate supervision. The mother and father were both recently arrested for unrelated criminal charges– there is no suitable caregiver in the home to care for these two young boys. Both parents have a history of incarceration; they have spent the majority of their children’s lives institutionalized. These two brothers require an attorney to advocate for their legal rights. The next hearing is on September 10th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-008911
A newborn baby girl, less than a month old, is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. This baby was born drug-exposed; the mother admitted to using illicit substances multiple times daily, at least once every six hours. This baby girl is recuperating from withdrawal symptoms at an emergency care facility. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to represent her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on January 26th, 2027, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-008914
A 1-month-old baby boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse and lack of resources. This vulnerable infant was born drug-exposed; the mother tested positive for several illicit substances at the time of the child’s birth. Both parents now refuse to submit to drug testing. The parents have not provided evidence of sufficient income or a viable place of residence. This newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to advocate for his legal rights. The next hearing is on January 19th, 2027, at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-008916
Two sisters, ages 6 and 4 years old, are under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence and parental substance abuse. There are numerous adults residing in the household. Four of the adults, including the parents, are reported to be daily drug users who engage in violent altercations with each other, including breaking doors and throwing items in the home. Both parents admitted to their habitual drug use to investigators. These two vulnerable young girls require an attorney to advocate for their legal rights. The next hearing is on September 8th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009010
A 13-year-old boy and his two younger half-brothers, ages 4 and 3, are all under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental incarceration and lack of resources. The mother was recently arrested for driving a stolen vehicle. Her incarceration left her children without a suitable caregiver. It was revealed that leading up to the arrest, the mother had been unhoused and residing in a U-Haul truck. The father has a prior criminal history relating to child abuse charges and is therefore unable to take custody of the children. These vulnerable children require an attorney to advocate for their rights. The next hearing is on September 8th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009015
A 4-year-old girl and her 2-year-old sister are both under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. The mother is a known drug user; the 2-year-old girl was initially born substance-exposed due to the mother’s consistent drug use throughout the pregnancy. Despite this, the mother has failed to address her addictive behaviors, further endangering the safety of these two girls. The father has criminal charges relating to possession of illegal substances. These vulnerable young sisters require an attorney to advocate on their behalf. The next hearing is on October 5th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-009092
An 8-month-old baby boy is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental unavailability and substance abuse. The mother committed suicide shortly after the child’s birth, leaving him under the care of the father. Recent drug tests confirm the father is a habitual substance abuser and is therefore an unsuitable caregiver for this vulnerable baby boy. This young child needs an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on January 26th, 2027 at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009098
A 3-year-old girl is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence occurring in the household. The parents regularly engage in domestic violence while in the vicinity of this young girl. In a recent incident, both parents had injured each other to the extent of visible injuries. The mother has several arrests for domestic violence. The father has a prior criminal history. This vulnerable toddler girl requires an attorney to advocate for her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on January 5th, 2027, at 3 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009159
A 10-month-old baby boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of ailing parental mental health, domestic violence, and parental incarceration. The mother has been unmedicated for a mental health condition, resulting in erratic and unsafe behaviors. During one incident, the mother physically assaulted another adult relative in the household, resulting in her subsequent arrest. Now, this vulnerable baby boy does not have an adequate caregiver to tend to his physical or emotional needs. The next hearing is on September 15th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009292
A 1-month-old baby girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. The mother of this child is a known drug user– she tested positive for various substances at the time of the baby girl’s birth. As a result, this infant demonstrated symptoms of withdrawal shortly after delivery. This little girl needs an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 7.
2026-009304
A 1-month-old baby boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to domestic violence, parental substance abuse, and threat of harm. The mother of this child continues to engage with the father, a known domestic abuser with an extensive history of substance abuse. Both parents were previously involved in an investigation for the unexplained injury of their older child that caused seizures and brain bleeds. This raises concerns for this younger child’s physical safety under their care. This newborn baby boy requires an attorney to advocate for his legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on September 24th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 9.
2026-009350
A newborn baby girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to drug exposure. The mother of this child is a habitual drug user, testing positive for illicit substances both during and after the pregnancy. Both the mother and father have an extensive history of criminal activity– the father is currently incarcerated for unrelated criminal charges. This vulnerable baby girl requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 7.
2026-009610
A 3-year-old boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence between caregivers. The father commits acts of physical violence against the mother, resulting in visible injuries. In the past, the mother had been abused to the extent of needing stitches. In addition to this violent aggression, the father also makes specific threats of harm to the child, stating that he wants the child to suffer and contemplates selling the child’s organs for money. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 7.
2026-009690
A newborn baby girl, less than 1 month old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse and lack of resources. This child was born substance-exposed due to the mother’s habitual drug use throughout the pregnancy. The mother and father lack housing– they both live in a tent. This newborn infant needs an attorney to represent her legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 7.
2026-009691
A newborn baby girl, less than 1 month old, is under the protection of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse. This child was born without assistance, in the open, on top of train tracks. When the mother and child were transported to a medical facility, it was revealed that the mother was a habitual substance abuser, which caused the child to be born substance-exposed. It was reported that the mother did not inquire about her daughter during her hospital stay and left without seeing her. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to advocate for her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency hearings. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-009875
A 4-year-old toddler girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns over the child’s physical safety. CCFS intervened after the father was arrested for driving under the influence– this toddler girl was in the vehicle during the incident and was left unbuckled. Upon further investigation, it was revealed that the father has several previous criminal charges and probation violations. This child requires an attorney to advocate for her rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on September 8th, 2026, at 3 p.m. in Courtroom 4.
2026-009902
A 9-month-old baby girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to ailing parental mental health and lack of resources. The mother suffers from several untreated mental health conditions which lead to erratic episodes resulting in unsafe conditions. Recently, the mother fled from her family home and checked into a hotel; upon checkout time, the mother refused to vacate the room and presented with bizarre behavior. The mother is now being held at a behavioral facility. This young baby girl requires an attorney to advocate for her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings– the next hearing is on September 16th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2026-010119
A 5-year-old girl and her infant little sister, less than a month old, are both under the care of Clark County Family Services due to allegations of parental substance abuse. It is reported that the mother tested positive for amphetamine and marijuana immediately before the delivery of the newborn girl. The mother has not been forthcoming with the extent of her drug addiction, despite sources confirming that her addiction leads her to neglect the two children. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-010137
A 13-year-old boy and his two younger step-brothers, ages 11 and 8, are under the custody of Clark County Family Services due to parental incarceration. The mother was arrested after a robbery attempt and left the children under the care of her sister, the children’s maternal aunt. Investigators shortly discovered the aunt was an unsuitable caregiver due to unstable housing and substance abuse. Both of the fathers have a history of criminal charges and have failed to maintain any contact with their respective children. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-010164
A 1-month-old baby boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse and lack of resources. The mother’s continued drug use throughout the pregnancy resulted in this child being born substance-exposed. The father was recently arrested on drug-related charges. Prior to the delivery of this child, the mother and father were both residing inside their vehicle. This vulnerable newborn infant requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 9.
2026-010251
A 1-month-old baby boy is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. This vulnerable baby boy was born exposed to several illicit substances, including: cocaine, amphetamines, and THC. The mother is a known substance abuser and was previously responsible for the birth of two other substance-exposed children in separate, closed cases. This infant boy requires an attorney to advocate for his legal rights. The next hearing is on September 9th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-010536
A 12-year-old girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse, domestic violence, and lack of resources. The mother openly uses illicit substances within direct vicinity of her children, including freely displaying drug paraphernalia in visible locations around the residence. There are allegations of sexual and physical assaults taking place between caregivers in front of this young girl. The mother disclosed selling personal belongings to meet the family’s financial needs. This young girl was initially removed alongside her two siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, this child will need separate legal representation. The next hearing is on September 15th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-010538
A 10-year-old boy is under the protection of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to parental substance abuse and domestic violence. CCFS investigated the family after a domestic violence incident occurred between the mother and her boyfriend, which resulted in observable injuries. During the incident, the boyfriend brandished a firearm at the mother and strangled her. There are additional concerns of substance abuse, as the mother recently tested positive for several substances. This vulnerable child was removed alongside his two step-siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, he now requires a separate attorney. The next hearing is on October 22nd, 2026, at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
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