Summary
The user is a parent of a child born in December 2018, with a documented history of learning disabilities and PTSD. On January 27, 2021, DCYF became involved due to a babysitters alleged drug involvement, leading to the removal of the child. Despite the users engagement in supportive services and sobriety, the Snohomish County Superior Court terminated parental rights on March 23, 2023, based on unfounded assumptions. The user claims violations of ADA and WLAD due to denied reasonable accommodations and DCYFs failure to provide understandable services.Full Conversation
include *. DCYF became involved in my case on January *, *, due to a babysitter, who fell asleep while watching her. The Court cited that responding police allegedly found a drug pipe and the babysitter was drug involved despite a lack of substantive evidence, such as witness testimony. DCYF removed my daughter, based on concerns of substance abuse issues, mental health, and lack of parenting skills.
Statement of Facts
*. I am the parent of H.G.N-C., born in December *.
- I have a documented history of learning disabilities and PTSD, necessitating reasonable accommodations.
*. On January *, *, DCYF became involved due to a babysitter falling asleep and alleged drug involvement, despite insufficient evidence. DCYF removed my daughter, citing substance abuse, mental health issues, and lack of parenting skills.
- Contrary to these allegations, I was engaged in supportive services, sober, and providing for my daughter's needs.
*. During the "Current placement episode," DCYF delayed issuing a service letter for three months, provided non-working numbers, and ignored my concerns and PTSD.
*. On March *, *, the Snohomish County Superior Court terminated my parental rights based on unfounded assumptions of ongoing substance abuse and mental health issues, despite my compliance with mandated services.
*. ADA and WLAD Violations:
- My requests for reasonable accommodations for my learning disabilities and PTSD were denied, impacting my participation and defense.
- This violated my rights under the ADA and WLAD.
*. DCYF's Failures:
- DCYF did not provide services in a manner that was understandable and accessible, considering my intellectual disability and PTSD. This failure contradicts professional guidelines, as highlighted in *In re Parental Rights of M.A.C.S.*
Do you need more details or assistance with this statement?
include *. DCYF became involved in my case on January *, *, due to a babysitter, who fell asleep while watching her. The Court cited that responding police allegedly found a drug pipe and the babysitter was drug involved despite a lack of substantive evidence, such as witness testimony. DCYF removed my daughter, based on concerns of substance abuse issues, mental health, and lack of parenting skills.
Statement of Facts
*. I am the parent of H.G.N-C., born in December *.
- I have a documented history of learning disabilities and PTSD, necessitating reasonable accommodations.
*. On January *, *, DCYF became involved due to a babysitter falling asleep and alleged drug involvement, despite insufficient evidence. DCYF removed my daughter, citing substance abuse, mental health issues, and lack of parenting skills.
- Contrary to these allegations, I was engaged in supportive services, sober, and providing for my daughter's needs.
*. During the "Current placement episode," DCYF delayed issuing a service letter for three months, provided non-working numbers, and ignored my concerns and PTSD.
*. On March *, *, the Snohomish County Superior Court terminated my parental rights based on unfounded assumptions of ongoing substance abuse and mental health issues, despite my compliance with mandated services.
*. ADA and WLAD Violations:
- My requests for reasonable accommodations for my learning disabilities and PTSD were denied, impacting my participation and defense.
- This violated my rights under the ADA and WLAD.
*. DCYF's Failures:
- DCYF did not provide services in a manner that was understandable and accessible, considering my intellectual disability and PTSD. This failure contradicts professional guidelines, as highlighted in *In re Parental Rights of M.A.C.S.*
Do you need any more details or assistance with this statement?
TRY ME!
Start a new chat