A 12-year old boy came into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to reports of inadequate supervision. CCFS was alerted to the situation when the mother of this child, who suffers from several untreated mental health conditions, left this vulnerable child unattended for a week during her out-of-state travels. Additionally, the mother, who acts as the child’s primary caregiver, is unable to provide the necessary resources for her child’s wellbeing– it was discovered that the mother was facing eviction and subsequent housing insecurity. At this time, this 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. The next hearing is scheduled for March 18th, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. in Courtroom 11.
Case Number: 2024-011941
A 10-year old boy was brought into custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to various concerns of parental neglect. Reports of inadequate shelter alerted CCFS to the situation– both the mother and the child were found to reside within a small vehicle. It is in this residence that the mother was found to both store and regularly administer illicit substances; the usage of such substances severely alters the mother’s ability to properly care for her child. This child’s mother has several charges for violent and aggressive behaviors. Concerningly, this child has had his educational opportunities deprived– at 10 years old, he is unable to recall his last memory in the classroom setting. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to represent his legal rights, the next hearing is on March 4th, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. and will take place in Courtroom 12.
Case Number: 2024-014531
Two sisters, a 6-year old child and a 5-month old infant, have been removed from parental custody and placed into the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of physical risk and abuse. The parents of these children have an extensive prior record of unfit behavior, including substance abuse, neglect, and criminality. There are recorded instances of physical abuse occurring within the household, mainly perpetrated by the children’s stepfather. This abuse has been observed to severely disrupt the children’s emotional well-being. Additionally, the eldest child, who is currently represented by separate counsel, has alleged sexual assault by the stepfather. It is also indicated that these children’s educational resources are compromised due to parental apathy, resulting in a series of truancies. This sibling pair originates from a larger group of five siblings. These two sisters require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights, the next hearing is on June 4th, 2025 in Courtroom 11.
Case Number: 2024-013195
A sibling group comprised of a 16 and 3-year old pair of sisters and their 11-year old brother are currently in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of sexual abuse and apparent neglect. The parents of these vulnerable children have an extensive history with CCFS and were under investigation for similar causes previously. The father had been issued a no-contact order by the court for previous charges of sexual assault against these children’s sister, who is currently represented in the same matter under different counsel; however, CCFS quickly discovered the father frequently and consistently violates this ruling. At this time, these children require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on March 12th, 2025 at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 11.
Case Number: 2023-002560
A group of three siblings ages 15, 13-year old, and 10-years old, are currently in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to reports of ongoing physical abuse, emotional neglect, and lack of resources. This family has an extensive history of departmental intervention, as the mother has been cited to experience multiple difficulties which hinder her ability to care for her children. Homelessness and substance abuse, coupled with multiple allegations of violent behavior, have resulted in the mother’s guardianship being terminated. The father of these children has been identified as an unsuitable caretaker due to multiple prior criminal convictions. At this time, these siblings 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. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
Case Number: 2025-000379
A 7-year old girl and 4-year old boy are in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of neglect and physical risk against the child’s caregiver. Reports of repeated sexual assaults perpetrated by the paternal caregiver to one of the child’s older siblings alerted CCFS to the situation. The mother lacks the protective capacity to prevent these assaults from occurring; and, instead allows the abuser access to the residence and exposure to the children. The child’s sister, who is the main target of this sexually abusive conduct, is currently being represented by separate counsel in the same matter. However, this child is still in need of an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 24th, 2025 at 9:45 a.m. in Courtroom 11.
Case Number: 2025-001102
A newborn infant girl, less than one month old, is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to consistent allegations of physical abuse perpetrated by the parents. This infant’s older sibling was previously admitted to an emergency care facility due to extensive physical trauma, ultimately resulting in seizures and unresponsiveness. It was also during this time that visible evidence of extensive physical damage was similarly discovered on another one of these parent’s children. This newborn infant is particularly vulnerable to this pattern of abuse due to her unadvanced age. The two older siblings are represented by separate counsel; however, this child requires an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 26th, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in Courtroom 9.
Case Number: 2025-001299
A 5-year old and 2-year old pair of brothers are in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to repeated reports of domestic violence perpetrated by the children’s father. A violent physical assault, resulting in the mother sustaining visible injuries, initially alerted CCFS to the situation. Upon further investigation, a clear pattern of parental abuse emerged. Allegations of extreme physical discipline towards the children were revealed— the father is cited to both strike and whip these children, often with the use of household items to inflict further pain. Visible scarring on the youngest child, the 2-year old boy, seems to corroborate these allegations. The mother of these children lacks the capacity to protect herself or her children from this violent behavior. These young brothers were removed alongside their older siblings; however, their desires are markedly different from their siblings and therefore require a separate attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
Case Number: 2025-001296
A young girl, aged 10-years old, is in the care of Clark County Family Services following a removal from parental custody relating to allegations of domestic violence and general neglect. This vulnerable child was previously residing in a household with an extensive history of domestic violence; the father, identified as the main perpetrator, seemingly directs his violent actions towards both the children and the children’s mother. The mother of these children lacks the capacity to protect herself or her children from this violent behavior. This young girl was removed from parental care alongside her four siblings, all of whom have conflict accounts regarding the extent of the abuse. This child, whose desires are markedly different from her siblings, requires a separate attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
Case Number: 2025-000307
A sister and brother, ages 3-years old and 3-months old, have been removed from parental custody and placed in the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of neglect, abandonment, and parental drug use. The youngest child, the 3-month old, has medical issues stemming from a premature delivery, rendering him especially vulnerable and in dire need of a capable parental figure. The mother, who has a history of drug abuse and homelessness, has not yet demonstrated that she is capable of fulfilling the responsibilities associated with child rearing. Her prolonged history of drug abuse, coupled with several mental health concerns, renders her an unsuitable caregiver at this time. These vulnerable children require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 11th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
Case Number: 2025-001162
A one-month old baby girl is in the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental drug use. The mother of this infant admits to daily substance abuse, primarily self-administering methamphetamine and fentanyl, resulting in her child being born substance-dependent upon delivery. Still, this mother has not participated in a substance abuse rehabilitation program and is currently unsuited to care for her infant. The father’s whereabouts are currently unknown. Both parents have an extensive history of departmental involvement, including the prior removal of a different child under a separate, closed case. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to represent her legal rights as to permanency, placement and visitation. The next hearing is on February 18, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
Case Number: 2024-011937
A two-year old girl is currently in Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to concerns of inadequate shelter and physical risk. Reports emerged of the child living in an abandoned apartment building lacking basic necessities such as air conditioning, proper plumbing, or a security lock. It was discovered that this child, along with her siblings, had been ‘squatting’ in this apartment with her father, who acts as the primary caretaker. Along with food and housing insecurity, the father also displays erratic behavior, a consequence of apparent alcoholism. The mother, who has an extensive history with CCFS, lacks the cognitive ability to independently meet the needs of her children. This child requires an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on February 12th, 2025 at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 13.