Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Appeals court hears challenge to parental‑rights termination after debate over DCF's accommodations and reasonable efforts
Summary
Mother’s lawyer said the Department of Children and Families failed to provide disability‑tailored supports before seeking termination; DCF said it provided visits, housing assistance and disability consults and that the mother’s inconsistent engagement supported termination. Child counsel urged affirmance for permanency.
The Appeals Court heard argument in Department of Children and Families and another v. Mother (2025P272), a termination‑of‑parental‑rights appeal that centered on whether DCF made reasonable efforts and reasonable accommodations for a mother with cognitive and other challenges.
Mother’s counsel Lois Farmer told the panel the mother engaged early during pregnancy, addressed substance‑use issues and sought housing, but the agency failed to implement disability‑sensitive supports…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
