Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Voulentters

11-year-old and 9-year-old brothers came into DFS care due to allegations their father sexually abused their oldest sister. This case is specific to the two boys. The father was charged and has a pending case. Their mother lacks the capacity  to protect the minors from the sexual and/or emotional harm posed by father. At this time, minor children are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 09/20/2023 at 10:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A newborn boy came into DFS custody over concerns of substance exposure. He was regularly exposed to other individuals who were using and/or possessed illegal drugs and were under the influence. At the time of removal, both parents submitted to a hair and urine drug test and tested positive. Both parents have a long history of illicit substance abuse which impacts their ability to care and provide for the minor. At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 09/05/2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

A group of siblings, ages 13, 12, and 10, came into DFS custody after the father left them home alone for several days. The father has been involved in incidents of domestic violence with his live-in girlfriend in presence of the children putting their welfare at risk of harm. He was then arrested and did not make arrangements for the children. Their mother has not met her case plan goals related to her failure to protect the children from sexual abuse or made the behavior changes necessary for the children to be safe in her care. Both parents have been convicted of violations which prohibit the minors to be released to them. At this time, the children are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 06/15/2023 at 10:45 am in Courtroom 11.

A newborn baby boy came into DFS custody after being born premature and experiencing respiratory distress at birth. He was conceived during an assault and the father is unknown. His mother has a history of mental health related issues and has three other children not in her care. The Department also found out that the mother continues to have a relationship with the father of her other children despite an active Protection Order Against Domestic Violence against him. At this time, this baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal rights and wishes as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s):  Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/07/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 8.

A newborn baby girl came into DFS custody after both she and her mother tested positive for drugs after birth. Her parents lack the ability to properly care for newborn due to drug abuse. DFS has not been able to locate any relatives at this time and the baby remains in protective custody at the hospital. At this time, this baby girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/13/2023 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 13.

Three siblings, a 4-year-old and 3-year-old twins, came into DFS care after they were evicted for nonpayment of rent and were homeless, mom had no plan, and she was under the influence of an unknown substance at the time of removal. Their father is dead. At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 07/24/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A 4-year-old girl came into DFS care due to allegations of inadequate supervision. The paternal grandmother was caring for her but, because of health issues, she is no longer able to care for the minor child.  The father is unemployed and does not have stable housing.  The mother is incarcerated. As such, this minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/15/2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 13. 

A 4-month-old baby boy came into DFS care due to reports of physical risk and neglect by the parents. According to the report, both parents have history of drug and alcohol abuse and homelessness. There is also history of CPS involvement and other children were removed from their case and placed in foster care. The parents do not have adequate supplies or necessities and continue living in unstable situation. This 4-month-old baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): 157 Hearing (Mother & Father) on 07/19/2023 at 2:00 p.m. and Review Hearing on 11/28/2023 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 10.

A newborn baby boy came into DFS care due to drug exposure. He has fetal alcohol spectrum disorder because of parental substance use and experienced withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal exposure. Both parents have history with substance abuse. At this time, this baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services, including educational services, are in place. Next Hearing(s): Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/21/2023 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

An 8-year-old and a 4-month-old went into DFS custody after the parents had a violent altercation that ended in the mother allegedly shooting and killing the father in self-defense in the children’s presence. Their mother lacks the capacity to protect her children and puts her needs before them. As such, these two girls are in need attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 07/13/2023 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

A 14-year-old boy came into DFS custody after allegations of sexual assault against him towards his younger aunts. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating the allegations. His parents were reportedly aware of the allegations but still left him home alone to watch his two minor siblings. At this time, this teenager is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call Hearing on 07/05/2023 at 10:15 am and Adjudicatory Trial on 07/17/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11. 

Three siblings, a 5-year-old, a 4-year-old, and a newborn baby boy, came into DFS custody over allegations of physical risk and neglect by the parents.  The parents lack the ability to care for their minor children due to their drug use. The mother admitted to using drugs while pregnant with the newborn baby boy. The father had methamphetamine and a drug paraphernalia and it was within access of the subject minors. At this time, these minor children are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Adjudicatory Trial on 07/27/2023 at 11:00 a.m. and Review Hearing on 08/23/2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 13.

A newborn baby boy was removed by DFS at time of birth due to indications of neglect, mother’s mental health, and lack of resources. The mother is a minor in an open DFS case herself and has a past history of running away, being sex trafficking, and was believed to reside with the perpetrator. The mother is unhoused and without the necessary resources to provide the basic needs of the minor. No father has not been identified. As a result, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/01/2023 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 01/30/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 8.

Two girls, ages 16 and 11, come from a group of five siblings removed by DFS because of physical risk and neglect. The parents have a lengthy history of domestic violence and drug/alcohol abuse. Despite DFS’s attempts to work with the parents informally, the frequency and severity of domestic violence in the home had increased. In the last altercation, the father choked and punched the mother causing her to pass out. The father was arrested and mother was transported to hospital. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 09/19/2023 at 2:15 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/21/2023 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 15-year-old boy came into DFS custody due to allegations of inadequate supervision by the adoptive mother/aunt. The teenager is on probation for a conviction against a victim who also lives with the adoptive mother, so he was placed in an Eagle Quest foster home. He has successfully completed his JSO program and the terms of his probation, but the victim in his case still resides with adoptive mother and she has not made other long-term arrangements for minor and he has no home to return to once his juvenile court case comes to a closing. At this time, this young boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/01/2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

Three siblings, ages 17, 16, and 10, came into DFS custody over allegation of sexual assault of one of the father’s to the 16-year old girl. The sexual assault began when she was 11 years old and continued until recently reported. She and the older sibling disclosed the abuse to mother and she failed to protect the victim, but continued to allow the father to remain in the house and have unsupervised access to the children. There are three different fathers to the children and the perpetrator is the only one involved. The other two fathers have no contact and do not provide any support for their kids. These siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/02/2023 at 10:45 a.m. and Permanency Planning Hearing on 02/07/2024 at 10:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A newborn baby boy came into the custody of DFS after both him and mother tested positive for drugs at birth. The mother has an on-going open case with DFS for other two siblings; both siblings have remained in protective custody since removal in 2021. The mother has not made any improvements or has completed her case plan in that case. The named father has not established paternity of minor. This infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/09/2023 at 2:00 pm in Courtroom 9. 

6-year old twins came into DFS custody due to allegations of inadequate shelter, neglect, lack of resources and drug abuse. The parents lack the ability to provide minor children with the necessary resources for their well being.  These minor children are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/09/2023 at 10:45 am in Courtroom 11.

A 1-year old girl was removed by DFS after a report that the father attacked one of the older siblings, causing injury. The parents have a history of alcohol abuse and using illegal prescription drugs. There are also several incidents of domestic violence against mother and older siblings. The mother lacks the capacity to protect her infant daughter from her father’s abuse and continues to stay with him despite of the violence.  At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Status Check (In-Home Safety Home Progress) on 06/15/2023 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

An infant boy came into DFS custody due to allegations of threat of harm, improper supervision, and lack of resources. The mother has been residing with her mother because she is homeless and lacking resources. The mother and the grandmother have a contentious relationship, which has caused several incidents of violence between the two. During the last incident, the mother was holding the baby boy while having a physical altercation with grandmother. She was arrested and there were no other responsible adults to care for minor. The father does not have any contact with the boy nor provides any financial support. At this time, minor is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place to protect her from any harm. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 09/19/2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 12.

A 1-year-old girl came into DFS custody after paramedics responded to a call that she was exhibiting symptoms of fentanyl exposure. It was later determined that the child may have ingested fentanyl or a similar strong opioid and was subsequently hospitalized. There is also history of domestic violence between the parents that has resulted in putting the minor in danger. At this time, minor is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s) Review Hearing on 09/13/2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 9.

2-year old boy was removed by DFS due to environmental neglect and parental drug use. The parents were found squatting in a home that had no working utilities and living conditions were unbearable.  There were safety hazards concerns including medication bottles and drug paraphernalia accessible to minor.  A gun was also found in the property, for which, the father was arrested for having.  The parents have an extensive history of illegal substances; they also lack stable housing and income to provide for the basic needs of the child.  At this time, minor is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next hearing(s): Review Hearing on 07/03/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A 10-year-old girl and her 8-year-old brother came into DFS custody due to ongoing domestic violence within the household. The mother was arrested and charged with Battery Domestic Violence. Neither father of the two children are involved and both have failed to provide financial or any other kind of support. At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 11:00 am and Review Hearing on 08/08/2023 at 3:00 am in Courtroom 13.

A 10-year-old boy came into DFS custody over after his adoptive mother refused to allow the boy back into her home and did not make alternate arrangements after an incident. The boy suffers has been diagnosed with ADHD and ODD. He sees a psychiatrist regularly and is taking medication. On a recent incident, he attacked his adoptive mother and the police were called. He was taken to UMC hospital. Upon release, adoptive mother indicated she is pregnant and she will not put her family in danger by allowing him to return to her care. At this time, this child is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/01/2023 at 3:00 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 01/30/2024 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 8. 

Two siblings, 8-year old boy and 5-year old girl came into DFS due to neglect, proper care, and circumstances that put threatened their welfare.  The father was involved in incidents of domestic violence with a person regularly found in the home.  The father was arrested for Battery Domestic Violence and is pending criminal charges in Las Vegas Justice Court.  The minor children reported witnessing domestic violence in the home.  As such, the children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Adjudicatory Trial on 07/13/02023 at 11:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A newborn baby girl came into DFS custody due to parental drug use and domestic violence.  Both parents have exposed infant to drugs and alcohol.  The mother tested positive for drugs on or about minor’s birth.  It has also been reported that minor has been exposed to other individuals who were using or possessed illegal drugs while in the home.  Additionally, the parents has history of domestic violence.  The mother was recently arrested for Battery Domestic Violence against the father.  They lack the resources to provide minor with the basic needs.  As such, this infant is in need of an attorney to represent her wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Adjudicatory Trial on 08/24/2023 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 13. 

A newborn baby boy came into DFS care due to parental drug use.  The parents have an open petition as to another child in which, they have not successfully completed case plan services in which included addressing their substance abuse issues, domestic violence, and mental health issues.  Infant baby was exposed to drugs uterus and the mother admitted to using THC while pregnant.  The parents lack sable housing and income to provide for the basic needs of the child.  At this time, this infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Status Check Hearing (Relinquishment) on 06/15/2023 at 3:30 p.m. and Review Hearing on 09/14/2023 at 3:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.

This is a case involving a group of five siblings.  This case is particularly to the 10-year old, 9-year old and 2-year old siblings.  The father has a history of physically abusing the children.  The report indicates that he has abused one of the older kids by hitting her with a belt, punching her and making her stand in the corner for over hours as punishment.  The parents have also been involved in several incidents of domestic violence in the presence of the children.  The father lacks impulse control and has history of engagement in domestic violence as the perpetrator.  The mother lacks the ability to protect the children from the father’s violence by continuing to expose them.  At this time, these two girls are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s):  Calendar Call/Disposition Hearing on 06/20/2023 at 10:30 am and Adjudicatory Trial on 07/07/2023 at 9:30 am in Courtroom 11. 

This is a case involving a group of five siblings.  This case is particularly to the 15-year old and 14-year old girls.  The father has a history of abusing the children.  The report indicates that he has hit the 15-year old with a belt, punched her, and made her stand in the corner for over hours as punishment.  The parents have also been involved in several incidents of domestic violence in the presence of the children.  The father lacks impulse control and has history of engagement in domestic violence as the perpetrator.  The mother lacks the ability to protect the children from the father’s violence by continuing to expose them.  At this time, these two girls are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s):  Disposition Hearing on 06/13/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11. 

A sibling group of three girls ages 16-year old, 14-year old and a newborn baby came into DFS custody after the father to one of the girl’s engaged in a drug deal with the three minor girls in the car.  Also, in the car was boy-sibling, who is not a subject of this petition.  During the transaction, the minor boy was shot resulting in a fracture to his leg.  The mother and father coached minors what to say to authorities in order to protect the father from getting in trouble for dealing drugs.  The mother has engaged in domestic violence acts against two of the fathers of the children.  She was convicted for one of the incidents.  She also lacks the capacity to protect the minor and continues exposing them to situations which create impending dangers.  These minor girls are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition/Plea Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 9:30 am in Courtroom 10.

Two siblings, 13-year old girl and 11-year old boy came into DFS custody due to physical risk.  The parents were involved in a domestic violence incident where the mother attacked the father with a butcher knife.  The parents have a history of domestic violence against each other, including father striking mother.  The father was arrested for violating a TPO from District Court.  Both parents were incarcerated and unable to discharge their responsibilities to and for the children.  At this time, these two siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

A 6-year old boy was removed by DFS due to unsafe environment where narcotic were used, and narcotics paraphernalia was within access of minor boy.  The father admitted to leaving minor alone in a hotel room while he partied.  The minor boy was found alone in the hotel room which was messy and drugs were found.  The father was arrested and charged with possession of controlled substances, child abuse/neglect and probation violation. The mother has a substantial history of mental health instability which continues to make her an inappropriate care provider for minor.  The mother acts our violently against family members and has been previously arrested numerous times in Nye County for domestic violence.  At this time, this boy is in need of of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/01/2023 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A newborn baby girl was removed by DFS due to the mother being under the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol, which compromised her ability to care for minor.  The mother was placed on a Legal 2000 hold as she was high on methamphetamines and having a mental health episode.  While in the hospital, the mother gave birth to baby girl.  The mother tested positive for methamphetamines and marijuana in her urine.  The mother reported she is homeless and does not want any assistance from DFS.  Her parental rights were involuntarily terminated by Court order as to other minor. The putative father has not established paternity and his whereabouts are unknown.  At this time, this infant girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Motion (State’s Request to Change Child’s Name) on 08/02/2023 at 1:30 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 11/28/2023 at 3:00 pm in Courtroom 10.

A 4-month old baby boy came into DFS custody due to the mother being in protective custody herself.  The father is currently residing with adults who are not appropriate at this time.  Both parents are teen parents without a stable adult in their life to help them support and raise their child.  The mother has been diagnosed with FAS and there are concerns she may have autism and or post-partum depression.  The parent’s maturity level due to their young age and emotional stability play a role in their ability to provide care for their son.  They are both unable to financially support themselves or their baby and lack all the resources.  At this time, this infant boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights are to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Termination of Parental Rights Trial on 07/17/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A-newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to parent’s having an on-going case as to their other four minor children due to  substance abuse exposure, medical neglect, and educational neglect.  The Department reported that parents are not working on their case plan, the father still has the 157 presumption to overcome, both parents have failed to continue with therapies and services aligned for the safety return of their other children.  Baby boy is placed in a foster home at this time.  As such, this newborn boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/13/2023 at 10:00 am in Courtroom 10.

A group of siblings, ages 4-year old, 1-year old and 6-month old came into DFS custody due to allegations of physical risk and inadequate supervision. The parents have history of domestic violence, during the last incident, the father hit mother with a closed fist striking her in the eye, while brandishing a gun. The parents wrestled over the gun, which ultimately discharged resulting in father sustaining a gunshot to his leg thigh. The children were in the immediate vicinity during the altercation. The mother continues to remain in a relationship with the father, putting the children at risk of harm. The parents lack stable housing and income to provide for the basic needs of the children. At this time, these minor children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 08/22/2023 at 3:30 pm in Courtroom 10.

A group of three siblings ages, 4-year old boy, 3-year old boy, and 2-year old girl came were removed by DFS due to neglect, improper care, lack of shelter and other care necessary for their well-being.  The mother lacks safe and stable housing, income and employment to provide for the basic needs of the children.  Mother is unemployed, she is transient and has a history of homelessness.  The Department previously assisted mother with obtaining housing, which she did not maintain.  The parents have a lengthy history of domestic violence and the father has issues with drugs. An in-home safely plan could not be implemented due to the family’s homelessness.  The natural mother was incarcerated and the father is in a virtual rehabilitation center.  At this time, these children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s):  Disposition Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11.

Two sibling boys ages 3-year old and 10-month old came into DFS custody due to inadequate supervision and physical risk of the minor children.  There have been several reports that mother calls family members while intoxicated asking them for minor’s to be picked up.  The mother’s substance abuse is unmanageable and unpredictable.  The father of the children is currently incarcerated due to Battery Domestic Violence.  The children are extremely vulnerable due to their ages and developmental capacities.  There is no protective caregiver in the home.  At this time, these minor boys are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s):  Plea Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 9:45 am in Courtroom 10.

2-year old twin siblings came into DFS custody due to reports of parental drug use, untreated mental health issues and domestic violence. The parents drug use compromise their ability to care for the children and provide them with basic care. It has been reported that when incidents of domestic violence have occurred, the parents were under the influence. Additionally, the mother experiences symptoms of mental health conditions, which are inadequately treated and she has not sought assistance.  The parents also lack safe and stable housing to provide for the basic needs of the children.  All these circumstances place the minor children in an unsafe environment. At this time, these infant twins are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 06/06/2023 at 9:45 am in Courtroom 10.

A 7-year old boy was removed by DFS after his father left him in the care of his mother, who previously had her children removed from her and has an open permanency case with the Department regarding her own substance abuse issues, mental instability, and homelessness.  When this boy was removed from his mother, he was placed with the father, as he was the non-offending parent. The parents were involved in a physical altercation and the father left and his whereabouts are unknown, the Department requested a diligent search in effort to locate father.  Minor was taken into protective custody as there was no appropriate caregiver available to care for him and met his basic needs.  The mother has been deemed unsafe given she has not completed her case plan to demonstrate behavioral changes and has not met her conditions for return.  At this time, this minor boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Adjudicatory Trial on 08/24/2023 at 11:00 am in Courtroom 13. 

A newborn baby girl came was removed by DFS due to parental drug use. The mother has a history of drug use involving heroin and methamphetamine.  She tested positive for opiates at the time of the baby’s birth. Mother admitted to smoking heroin daily and using drugs during her pregnancy.  The mother is an relationship and unfortunately, her girlfriend also has a history of drug use involving heroin and methamphetamine.  Minor is identified as being affected by parental substance use and having withdrawal symptoms resulting from prenatal drug exposure. There is also lack of resources, neither parent is able to provide safe and stable housing, income or employment to provide for the basic needs of minor.  At this time, this newborn girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 09/26/2023 at 2:15 pm and Permanency Planning Hearing on 03/12/2024 at 2:15 pm in Courtroom 11.

A-newborn baby girl came into DFS custody due to the parent’s health mental disorders.  Both parents have history with the Department as child victims and both have serious and severe mental health issues which are not being treated or managed.  There are also incidents of domestic violence where the father has strangled and hit the mom with a bat and chain.  It is also reported that the father traffics this 17-year old mother.  The mother lacks the protective capacity to protect her newborn baby by returning to the relationship despite the fact that he traffics and physically abuses her.  At this time, this this newborn girl is in need of an attorney to represent her wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation and to ensure appropriate services  are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing (Mother) on 06/20/2023 at 1:30 pm and on 06/27/2023 at 10:00 am (Father) in Courtroom 12.

A-newborn baby boy was removed by DFS due to the parent’s use of illegal drugs and alcohol, mental health and domestic violence.  There are reports that the parent’s drug use has put this newborn boy in danger as they frequently leave him in the care of others due to their substance abuse or lack of resources.  The mother has untreated mental health issues, she has been hospitalized due to concerns of her mental health and she requires ongoing treatment.  Both parents have been involved in incidents of domestic violence in the presence of the minor.  Mother has remained in the relationship despite the ongoing violence despite the ongoing domestic violence.  The parents lack housing, income and employment to provide for the basic needs of the baby.  At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/28/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11.

A 5-year old girl was removed by DFS along with her brother, who has a separate case due to parental drug use and hazardous living conditions.  The mother has a history of drug use.  When asked by the Department, the mother denied a history of drug use, denied current drug use, and refused to submit to a drug test to rule out drug use.  The parents refused the Department access to their home without a warrant.  After a warrant was obtained, they accessed the home, the Department noticed the house conditions of the house were found to be unsafe.  The parents drug use and lack of protective capacity put this minor in harm.  At this time, this minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Calendar Call 06/12/2023 at 10:30 am and Adjudicatory Trial on 06/20/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 11.

An 8-year old girl came into DFS care after impending danger threats to the minor were identified.  The mother has a history with the Department resulting in the removal of her two older children.  The mother has a history of substance abuse and lacks the resources to provide this minor with the basic needs.  The Department has also reported that minor poses a risk of sexual harm.  The mother’s boyfriend, who is normally found in the home was convicted of sexual abuse to a minor.  He is a Tier One registered sex offender, and the mother has allowed him to be around minor.  The named father has not established paternity and has had no contact with minor.  It has also been reported that he has a history of domestic violence.  This minor girl is in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Plea Hearing on 06/07/2023 at 9:45 am in Courtroom 11.

A group of three-siblings ages, 5, 4, and 3 year old came into DFS custody in 2019 along with their four siblings due to their mother’s lack of  housing, income, or resources, untreated mental health disorders, and exhibiting neglectful and harmful parenting behaviors. This case has a long torrid history of trying to get the mother the services and assistance needed to determine whether she could safely parent and consistently provide for the kids.  Most recently in 2022, mom was having unsupervised visits in the community and in her home, and was given the green light for in-home overnight visits. However the first weekend of overnight visits she had an unsafe male paramour in the home with the kids and allegedly told the kids to keep it a secret. She also was reportedly unable to manage the kids’ behaviors and was verbally abusive to them. DFS decided to move forward with their Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. At this time, these three minor children are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Review Hearing on 06/27/2023 at 2:30 pm in Courtroom 12.

A newborn baby boy came into DFS custody in 2019 along with his five siblings due to their mother’s lack of  housing, income, or resources, untreated mental health disorders, and exhibiting neglectful and harmful parenting behaviors. This case has a long torrid history of trying to get the mother the services and assistance needed to determine whether she could safely parent and consistently provide for the kids.  Most recently in 2022, mom was having unsupervised visits in the community and in her home, and was given the green light for in-home overnight visits. However the first weekend of overnight visits she had an unsafe male paramour in the home with the kids and allegedly told the kids to keep it a secret. She also was reportedly unable to manage the kids’ behaviors and was verbally abusive to them. DFS decided to move forward with their Motion to Terminate Parental Rights. At this time, this newborn baby boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  Next Hearing(s): Disposition Hearing on 06/29/2023 at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 12.