Monday, February 9, 2015

DOJ finds Massachusetts wrongly removed infant from developmentally disabled woman


The Department of Justice recently found that the Massachusetts Department of Children and Family (DCF) violated a mother's civil rights under the ADA by discriminating against her based upon a disability.  DCF had removed a 2 day old baby from the mother because they had determined she was unable to parent due to a developmental disability even though she had support from her parents.

You can read a news article HERE.

You can read the full DOJ report HERE.

If you have cases where clients may have disabilities and need assistance, don't forget you can consult with the Disability Law Center.

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