Criminal record/activity - child/young adult

Affirmed - DCF had a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services for the young adult Appellant with prior notice according to policies when the young adult was not complying with the rules set forth by the policies, including (1) a commitment to educational programs, (2) attending…

Affirmed - DCF has reasonable basis to close young adult Appellant's case and terminate services where the Appellant declined the Department's proposed living placements and did not fully utilized the programs previously in place for her. At 22 years old, soon to be 23, the Appellant has been…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to believe that the child had been neglected where a staff member at a DCF Care and Protection program failed to properly supervise a 17-year old resident and he sexually abused his roommate. The appellant failed to properly monitor the residents and perform room…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to support the 51A reports of neglect by the Appellant where there was no reasonable evidence that the Appellant failed to provide essential care for her son or that the Appellant's actions or inactions placed the child in any danger. The child had a…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to believe that neglect had occurred when a parent behaved violently to protect a teenage child who (1) displayed behavioral issues; (2) placed herself in extremely dangerous situations; (3) had a history of sexually and other reckless behaviors; and (4)…

Reversed - A supported 51B decision can be reversed when a parent behaves violently to protect a teenage child who (1) displays behavioral issues; (2) places herself in extremely dangerous situations; (3) has a history of sexually and other reckless behaviors; and (4) has various disabilities, and…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to believe that the child had been neglected where: (1) Appellant's young child was found with an illegal drug from an undetermined source; (2) the police could never conclude what the substance was; (3) the child changed his story several times about…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to support the 51A report for neglect against the Appellant (direct care staff member at the IFC home where the child was previously temporarily placed). The Appellant did not fail to provide the child ("A") with minimally adequate supervision or care by…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to close a young adult’s case who was not in compliance with the Voluntary Placement Agreement that kept his case open. He did not meet academic performance requirements, did not participate in treatment meetings, and was on probation for a crime stemming from a…

Remanded - While DCF had reasonable basis for closing Appellant's case and terminating services where Appellant failed to comply with the terms of his placement agreement/service plan by acting aggressive to peers and staff, regularly leaving the program without permission, abusing alcohol and…

Reversed - DCF did not have a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services of the Young Adult Appellant when (1) the Appellant had been compliant with the service plan with the exception of one incident, (2) the Appellant was arrested for assaulting the foster father and did not…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to support a finding of abuse and neglect in an isolated instance of physical contact resulting in injury by Appellant, a DYS employee, even when Appellant had a clean employment history. Appellant was responsible for maintenance of a safe and orderly environment…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to find neglect, terminate foster care placement for two children, and revoke Appellant’s foster care license where: (1) Appellant left children in care of her son and did not disclose his history of substance use, sexualized behavior, and sexual assault; (2)…

Affirmed - DCF had a reasonable basis for closing the case and terminating services provided under Appellant's Voluntary Placement Agreement when Appellant did not attend classes and failed to withdraw in time, provided no proof of employment, misused EVT funds, acquired criminal charges (disorderly…

Reversed - DCF did not have reasonable cause to support the 51A decision for neglect against the Appellant (staff member at a short-term placement facility for adolescent boys). Though the Appellant ("SM") had left the boy ("A") unattended with bathroom cleaning supplies, which is a violation of the…

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable basis for terminating Appellant's services and closing Appellant's case when Appellant failed to comply with the terms of his voluntary placement agreement by continuing to engage in violent and disruptive behavior (which has resulted in both multiple juvenile and adult…