Department readies plan for mom to resume care once doctor clears her; permanency hearing set for Sept. 30

The High Plains Child Protection Court addressed the status of Colton and Kayson Williams and heard that mother Keisha Williams completed the parenting services required by her family plan and may be cleared by her physician to resume full‑time care on or about July 2. The court continued DFPS as temporary managing conservator and set an initial permanency hearing for Sept. 30, 2025.

DFPS counsel said Williams completed all tasks on her family plan, including parenting classes, and provided documentation that she is making arrangements to have children returned when medically appropriate. Angela Tidwell and Jean Graff reported they were prepared to support returning the children to the mother once the doctor gives the green light and services can be monitored briefly after reunification.

Stacy Zavala, the attorney ad litem for the children, reported recent placement changes intended to meet Colton’s specialized needs and said both boys were adjusting to day care and therapy services. DFPS noted contact information for an absent alleged father, and court paperwork showed the agency will continue joint temporary managing conservatorship with the mother to ensure services and supports are available following any return home. The judge emphasized the plan to help the mother line up services the children will need and announced the September 30 initial permanency hearing date; the court indicated it expects the family may be reunited well before that date if the physician clears the mother and required supports are in place.

No changes to custody orders were made at the hearing; DFPS remains temporary managing conservator pending medical clearance and short-term monitoring after any reunification.