201 termination of parental rights cases were appealed in Virginia from 2019 to 2024
2 parents won
The Rockbridge Report created a database of Virginia Court of Appeals cases from Jan. 1, 2019, through Dec. 31, 2024, that contains 201 appeals filed by parents who had contested the termination of their parental rights. We are making the decisions available to the public for free. Our examination tracked trends in case outcomes, identified reasons for termination, and examined how judges interpreted and applied the law in their decisions.
Termination of Parental Rights Cases in Virginia's Court of Appeals
| Case Name | Case Documents | Documents | Decision Date | Appellant | Appellant Attorney(s) | Appellee(s) | Appellee Attorney(s) | Lower Court | Region | Judges | Summary of Facts | DSS Reason for Removal | Date of Child Removal | Judge Decision | Winning Party | Statutes Cited | Case Type | Details |
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| Adkins v. King and Queen County Department of Social Services | 06/11/2024 | Timothy Adkins | Charles Haden | King and Queen County Department of Social Services | Julie Churchill, Carla Hook, Louise Moore (Guardian ad litem) | King and Queen County | Central | Beales, AtLee, Malveaux | Father's parental rights were terminated due to ongoing substance abuse issues, unstable housing, failure to complete parenting services, and an inability to provide a safe environment for his child. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsuitable living conditions. | 02/26/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2). | King and Queen County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Albemarle County Department of Social Services v. Wilson | 10/01/2024 | Albemarle Services | J. Curfman, B. Stephanie Commander (Guardian ad litem) | Shelly Wilson and Keith Wilson | Angela Williams, Pamela Johnson | Albemarle County | Piedmont | O'Brien, Malveaux, Raphael (Appeals Panel), Higgins (Lower Court) | The department sought to terminate the parental rights of Shelly and Keith Wilson due to a history of domestic violence and neglect, including an incident of strangulation witnessed by children. The parents completed extensive therapy and counseling, improving their parenting and emotional stability. The court ruled that the department did not provide sufficient evidence to terminate rights and allowed the parents an additional 6-8 months to address attachment therapy concerns. | Domestic violence, neglect, and lack of cooperation with services. | 01/01/2019 | Denial of termination and rejection of adoption goal, allowing parents more time for reunification efforts. | Shelly and Keith Wilson | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Allen v. Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | 10/06/2020 | William Allen Jr. | Michael Friedman | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Kemper Beasley III, Ashley Sterling (Guardian ad litem) | Prince Edward County | Central | Petty, Athey, Clements | The father's children were removed due to neglect and safety concerns after the father abandoned them at a hospital. The father failed to maintain stable housing, address substance abuse issues, or comply with DSS services. The children thrived in foster care, improving academically and behaviorally. The father acknowledged his inability to care for the children during the hearing. | Neglect, abandonment at a hospital, substance abuse, and failure to maintain stable housing or engage with DSS services. | 10/01/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), citing Father's lack of progress and the children‚s need for stability. | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Altamimi v. City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 10/01/2019 | Bashir Altamimi | G. Flynn Jr. | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Joanna Anderson, George McAndrews, Frank Aschmann (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Beales, Huff, Annunziata (Appeals Panel), Clark (Lower Court) | Bashir Altamimi' parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, domestic violence concerns, and a failure to comply with DSS requirements. Despite initial efforts, he did not complete substance abuse treatment programs and continued to test positive for drugs. The court also noted his inconsistent engagement and lack of progress in addressing issues necessary for his child' safety and stability. The court approved the goal of adoption for his child, A.A., citing that continued delays were not in the child' best interest. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, and lack of ability to provide care. | 02/23/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption for A.A. | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Ansell v. Harrisonburg/Rockingham Social Services District | 01/15/2019 | Laurel Ansell | Shelly James | Harrisonburg/Rockingham Social Services District | Kim Van Horn Gutterman | Rockingham County | Northern | Petty, O'Brien, Russell | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to failure to remedy conditions of foster care placement. DSS offered services for mental health and substance abuse, but progress was minimal. Court upheld termination under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Mental health issues, substance abuse, and neglect leading to foster care placement. | 03/23/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld. | Harrisonburg/Rockingham Social Services District | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Arnett v. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | 04/02/2024 | Vaylene Arnett | Kimble Reynolds Jr. | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Jeremy Carroll, Jason Eisner (Guardian ad litem) | Henry County | Piedmont | Ortiz, Friedman, White | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to failure to maintain stable housing, complete required services, and provide for the childs special needs. DSS offered numerous services, but progress was insufficient. Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Unsafe housing, neglect, and failure to remedy conditions requiring foster care. | 08/09/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Bailey v. City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | 05/30/2023 | Cy Bailey Sr. | Romy Radin | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Heather Kelley, Robin Tolerton (Guardian ad litem) | Norfolk - City | Eastern | AtLee, Causey, Friedman | The child was removed due to parental mental health concerns and resistance to services. Both parents displayed instability and failed to comply with treatment plans. | Parental mental health instability, non-compliance with services, and unsafe living conditions. | 09/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2), focusing on the parents‚ inability to ensure the child's safety. | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), (C)(2) | Mental Health Issues, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Baldwin v. Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | 07/14/2020 | Valerie Baldwin | Shelly James | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Sheila Keesee Paladino, Sherwin Jacobs (Guardian ad litem) | Rockingham County | Northern | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's child was removed after persistent domestic violence and neglect. Despite completing some services, she failed to separate from a violent partner and demonstrate improved parenting skills. The child thrived in foster care. | Domestic violence, neglect, and failure to meet the child's needs. | 02/01/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving foster care goal of adoption. | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Barrow v. City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | 06/21/2022 | Atlas Barrow | Rodney Malouf | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Heather Kelley, Katherine Currin | Norfolk - City | Eastern | Maxfield, Decker, Chaney | Father's parental rights were terminated after repeated substance abuse, domestic violence incidents, and inability to comply with DSS conditions. Children faced neglect and unsafe environments but thrived in foster care. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, neglect, unsafe housing. | 07/17/2018 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Adoption deemed in children‚ best interests. | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Bennett v. Carroll County Department of Social Services | 05/02/2023 | Angela Bennett | John Koehler | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Michael Bedsaul, Joey Haynes (Guardian ad litem) | Carroll County | Western | Friedman, Callins, White | Mother's children were removed due to substance abuse, unstable housing, and association with a partner involved in drug-related activity. Despite completing some services, mother maintained her relationship with the partner, impacting her credibility and ability to parent effectively. | Substance abuse, unstable housing, and unsafe environment due to the Mother's relationship with a high-risk individual. | 05/21/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the children's stability and safety. | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Bentley v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 03/05/2019 | William Bentley | Joseph Vannoy | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Brad Braford (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Petty, Alston, Annunziata | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to complete services, maintain employment, and establish a stable home. DSS provided numerous services, but father did not meet requirements. Child thrived in foster care. | Domestic violence, substance abuse, and unstable housing. | 08/31/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Benton v. Nelson County Department of Social Services | 10/15/2024 | Boyce Benton | Rick Boyer (Boyce Benton), Rebecca Wetzel (Samantha Benton) | Nelson County Department of Social Services | P. Scott De Bruin, Bryan Klein (Guardian ad litem) | Nelson County | Piedmont | AtLee, Chaney, Lorish (Appeals Panel), Doucette (Lower Court) | Mother and father' parental rights to four children were terminated due to neglect, methamphetamine use, and unsanitary living conditions. Despite services provided, including counseling and therapy, the parents failed to make sufficient progress. The children, placed in separate therapeutic foster homes, thrived with improved emotional stability and reduced trauma-related behaviors. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, and neglect. | 12/30/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | Nelson County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Blalock v. Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | 11/19/2024 | Angela Blalock | Kevin Purnell, Jean McKeen | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Emily Bittner, Kristen Thornbrugh (Guardian ad litem for the children) | Colonial Heights - City | Central | Decker, Chaney, Humphreys (Appeals Panel), Novey (Lower Court) | The Blalocks' parental rights were terminated after persistent failures to address child neglect and educational deprivation. DSS became involved after reports that their children missed 96 out of 152 school days, lived in unsanitary conditions, and witnessed domestic violence. Despite services such as psychological evaluations, parent support sessions, and substance abuse counseling, both parents repeatedly failed drug tests, refused to provide stable housing, and did not attend required therapy. DSS concluded that the children thrived in foster care and were better off with adoption as their foster care goal. | Chronic neglect, unsafe living conditions, lack of education, and parental substance abuse. | 03/01/2022 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the goal of adoption. | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Boler v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 09/12/2023 | Dayia Boler | Brandon Sloane | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Donna Banks, Kathleen Rust Bell (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Decker, Chaney, Alston Jr. | Z.B. was removed from the Mother's care in September 2018 due to unsafe living conditions and concerns over the Mother's untreated mental health issues. Despite DSS efforts to reunify, including recommendations for mental health treatment, parenting classes, and stable housing, the mother failed to consistently comply. Over the course of two years, the mother displayed limited progress, including inconsistent visitation, failure to adhere to a medication regimen, and unstable housing. Meanwhile, Z.B. thrived in foster care. | Mother's untreated mental health issues, lack of safe living conditions, and repeated failure to maintain stable housing or comply with DSS interventions. | 09/19/2018 | The court upheld the termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), noting the mother's inability to remedy the circumstances that led to Z.B.s removal and prioritizing the child's best interests and stability. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(B), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Mental Health Issues, Unsanitary Living Conditions, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Bowes v. Franklin County Department of Social Services | 06/04/2024 | Kristen Bowes | William Cooley | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Carolyn Furrow, Patrick Thomas Nix (Guardian ad litem) | Franklin County | Piedmont | Fulton, Causey, Raphael | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her continued relationship with an abusive partner, substance abuse, and inability to meet her childrens special needs. DSS provided services, but progress was minimal. | Domestic violence, substance abuse, and inability to meet childrens medical and emotional needs. | 06/14/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2). | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Brown v. Henrico Department of Social Services | 01/09/2024 | Raven Brown | Brandon Nexsen | Henrico Department of Social Services | Allison Bridges, Kelly Clair (Guardian ad litem) | Henrico County | Central | Malveaux, Raphael, Petty | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to unstable housing, inconsistent employment, and failure to comply with DSS requirements. DSS made extensive efforts to reunify the family, but progress was minimal. | Neglect, lack of stable housing, and failure to address child's emotional and physical needs. | 04/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). | Henrico Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Bryson v. Grayson County Department of Social Services | 01/18/2022 | Marvin Bryson | Kimberly Osborne | Grayson County Department of Social Services | Michael Bedsaul, Mary Foil Russell, Joey Haynes (Guardian ad litem) | Grayson County | Western | Decker, Malveaux, Ortiz (Appeals Panel), H. Lee Harrell (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated after he failed to comply with DSS requirements, including maintaining sobriety and attending visitations. Despite DSS offering services for housing, employment, and parenting, father failed to attend most visitations and tested positive for multiple drugs. The child thrived in foster care and was integrated into a stable, supportive family prepared to adopt. | Substance abuse, neglect, and lack of stable housing. | 06/19/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). | Grayson County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Burns v. Roanoke City Department of Social Services | 11/03/2021 | Tracey Burns | Lalita Brim-Poindexter, John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook, Diana Perkinson (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Humphreys, Causey, Frank | Mother’s parental rights were terminated due to ongoing poor housing conditions, lack of understanding of safety concerns, resistance to psychological treatment, and inability to adequately care for her children despite years of provided services. Both children thrived in foster care. | Unsafe living conditions, inability to supervise children properly, and resistance to improving parenting skills. | 08/07/2019 | Terminated parental rights under Code § 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Approved adoption goal. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | § 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Mental Health Issues, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Bustos v. Commonwealth of Virginia | 05/19/2020 | Erick Smith | Stephen Mutnick | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Michael Chernau, Rebecca Imholt | Chesterfield County | Central | AtLee, O'Brien, Russell | Father failed to follow DSS recommendations and exhibited repeated violence and neglectful behavior, including incidents of domestic violence and failure to address children' medical needs. | Domestic violence, chronic neglect, and failure to address children‚ health and safety needs. | 12/11/2017 | Parental rights were terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), emphasizing chronic neglect and failure to cooperate with services. | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Butler v. James City County Department of Social Services | 07/05/2023 | Holland Butler III | Charles Haden | James City County Department of Social Services | Liz Parman, Paul Freeman (Guardian ad litem) | Williamsburg and County of James City - City | Eastern | Beales, Glenn Huff, Teresa Huff | The father's, incarcerated for most of the children's lives, failed to participate in rehabilitative services or establish a plan for reunification. The children were thriving in foster care, with improvements in their mental health and academic progress. | Father's incarceration, coupled with unstable living conditions and mental health challenges of the children. | 04/20/2021 | The court affirmed the termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), finding it in the children‚s best interests to remain in foster care. | James City County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Mental Health Issues, Parent Criminal Issues, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Caison v. Culpeper County Department of Social Services | 10/12/2021 | Vanessa Caison | Angela Williams | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Shelia Jane Weimer, Christian Brashear (Guardian ad litem) | Culpeper County | Northern | Decker, Malveaux, Ortiz | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her inability to remedy substance abuse issues, refusal to complete services provided, and continued incarceration. Despite being offered services to address substance abuse, parenting, and housing stability, no substantial progress was made. | Substance abuse, neglect, and use of corporal punishment during supervised visitation. | 03/06/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Caison v. Culpeper County Department of Social Services | 12/14/2021 | Vanessa Caison | Angela Williams | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Shelia Jane Weimer, Christian Brashear (Guardian ad litem) | Culpeper County | Northern | Decker, Malveaux, Ortiz (Appeals Panel), Durrer (Lower Court) | Mother' parental rights to D.G. were terminated after failure to address neglect, substance abuse, and unsafe living conditions. Despite extensive services, including parenting and substance abuse programs, mother' incarceration prevented progress. D.G., who had significant educational and emotional deficits, thrived in foster care and showed marked improvement. | Substance abuse, unsafe home environment, and aggressive behavior toward others. | 04/16/2019 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and Code 16.1-283(E)(i). | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Caison v. Culpeper County Department of Social Services | 01/28/2020 | Vanessa Caison | James Reid | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Bobbi Jo Alexis, Christian Brashear | Culpeper County | Northern | Whitlock, Huff, Russell | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to neglect and unstable living conditions, including evidence of drug use and unsupervised children. The circuit court reversed earlier rulings, allowing DSS's permanency planning goal. | Drug use, neglect, inadequate supervision, unsafe living conditions. | 03/03/2017 | Termination of parental rights affirmed; DSS permanency planning approved. | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(A), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Callaghan v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 12/29/2022 | Hayley Callaghan | Constance Vandervelde | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Brad Hudgins | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | O'Brien, Causey, Friedman | The child, J.S., was removed after being born substance-exposed to amphetamines and diagnosed with Down Syndrome. Despite DSS services, including substance abuse counseling and parenting classes, the mother failed to maintain sobriety and stable housing. J.S. remained in foster care for over two years, thriving in a foster placement. | Substance exposure at birth, Mother's inability to maintain sobriety, and lack of stable housing. | 07/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with foster care goal changed to adoption. | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Cannon v. Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | 02/28/2023 | Willie Cannon Jr. | Mark Englisby | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Michael Chernau, Joshua Farmer (Guardian ad litem) | Chesterfield County | Central | Athey, Chaney, Lorish | Father's children were removed after being born substance-exposed and due to unsafe living conditions, substance abuse, and neglect. Despite services offered by DSS, the father failed to maintain consistent progress in providing safe housing or addressing substance abuse. | Children born substance-exposed, neglect, unsafe living conditions, and continued substance abuse by father. | 09/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the children's stability and best interests. | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Carr v. Buckingham County Department of Social Services | 04/11/2023 | Loretta Carr | M. Bailey | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | E.M. Wright Jr., Brooke Teefey (Guardian ad litem) | Buckingham County | Central | Humphreys, White, Frank | Mother's child suffered multiple burns and developmental delays attributed to neglect and abuse. The child was removed after being found with malnourishment, healing burns, and an unsafe living environment. The mother's inconsistent and conflicting accounts regarding the child's injuries raised further concerns. The child thrived in foster care with significant improvements in health and development. | Severe physical abuse, failure to provide medical care, and unsafe living conditions leading to malnourishment and delayed development. | 12/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), (E)(i), and (E)(iv), citing the child's best interests and mother's prior involuntary termination of rights to other children. | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (E)(i), and (E)(iv) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Chaphe v. Skeens | 04/02/2024 | Mark Chaphe | Robert Starnes | William Carson Skeens and Pamela Deniece Skeens | Linda Tiller, Sidney Rhoton (Guardian ad litem) | Scott County | Western | Beales, O'Brien, Raphael | Maternal grandparents were granted a close-relative adoption over Father's objections. The court found that father was withholding consent contrary to the best interests of the children due to lack of stable housing and inability to assume custody immediately. | Parental neglect, child endangerment, and inability to provide consistent care. | 07/01/2018 | Adoption granted, fathers consent found unnecessary. | William Carson Skeens and Pamela Deniece Skeens | Code 63.2-1205 | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Charles Parker Jr. and Robin Ann Steele-Parker v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 11/09/2022 | Charles Steele-Parker | Christian Persinger, James Cargill | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Callins, Causey, Humphreys | The DSS removed three children following severe physical injuries to one child, allegations of domestic violence, and ongoing hostility between the parents. The court found evidence of abuse or neglect and affirmed the emergency removal but noted procedural deficiencies in issuing a proper dispositional hearing, remanding the case for further action. | Severe physical injuries to one child, substantial risk to others, prior CPS involvement. | 04/23/2020 | The circuit court adjudicated the children as abused or neglected and granted emergency removal but failed to enter a final dispositional order. The appellate court dismissed the appeal and remanded for a proper dispositional hearing in compliance with statutory requirements. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-228, Code 16.1-251, Code 16.1-278.2 | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Cheryl Jones and Mariah Rodriguez Roberts v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 05/31/2022 | Cheryl Roberts | Rhonda Overstreet, John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Timothy Spencer | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Onzlee Ware, Russell, Callins | Mother's and grandmother's parental rights were terminated due to neglect, unsafe living environments, and failure to resolve their strained relationship. Both children thrived in foster care, and DSS deemed adoption the best option for their well-being. | Neglect, unsafe environments, and failure to protect children from abuse. | 03/06/2019 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2); foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Clark v. Culpeper County Department of Social Services | 08/17/2021 | Michael Clark, Sr. | Christian Brashear | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Shelia Jane Weimer, Mary McDaniel (Guardian ad litem) | Culpeper County | Northern | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to secure stable housing, maintain employment, and comply with DSS requirements, including completing supervised visits. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and lack of financial stability. | 02/05/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Cline v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 10/29/2024 | Tracy Cline | John Koehler, Ruth Blaskis | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook, James Cargill (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Athey, Callins, Frucci (Appeals Panel), Carson (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights to her teenage son, who has special needs, were terminated after repeated domestic violence incidents and drug use in the home. Despite services provided by DSS over several years, mother failed to remedy the conditions leading to foster care. The court determined that adoption was in the child' best interests. | Domestic violence, drug use, and unsafe home environment. | 02/01/2022 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Coker v. City of Hampton Department of Social Services | 02/08/2022 | Danielle Coker | Charles Haden | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | L. Olivia Wiggins, David Dildy (Guardian ad litem) | Hampton - City | Eastern | Huff, Causey, Clements (Appeals Panel), Gaten (Lower Court) | The case involved the termination of parental rights for three children due to substance abuse, missed drug tests, and the lack of compliance with reunification services. Despite initial progress, the mother tested positive for drugs multiple times and failed to secure stable housing or maintain sobriety. The court approved the foster care goal of adoption, citing the children' best interests. | Parental substance abuse and unstable home environment. | 07/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights and approval of the goal of adoption. | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Cole v. Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services | 12/21/2021 | Carson Cole | Charles Butts Jr. | Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services | Melissa Fraser, Charles Crowder III (Guardian ad litem) | Mecklenburg County | Piedmont | AtLee, Fulton, Friedman (Appeals Panel), Watson Jr. (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to comply with DSS' foster care plan, including incomplete home repairs, lack of documentation for employment, and inability to provide stable housing. The child, J.P., displayed emotional distress during visits and thrived in foster care with an adoptive family. | Domestic violence, neglect, and unsafe housing. | 08/01/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with approval of adoption as the foster care goal. | Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Comer v. Henrico County Department of Social Services | 08/09/2022 | Natasha Comer | Lisa Piper | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Karen Dottore | Henrico County | Central | Marshall, Causey, Haley | Mother's parental rights terminated due to schizophrenia, failure to comply with mental health treatments, and unstable living conditions. Despite DSS efforts, mother was noncompliant with medication and services. | Mental health issues (schizophrenia), unsafe housing, lack of utilities, and neglect. | 06/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights affirmed; no evidence of mother being able to manage schizophrenia and care for children. | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Cooke v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 02/05/2019 | Janay Cooke | Charles Haden | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Christopher Midgley, Rachel Madden (Guardian ad litem) | Newport News - City | Eastern | Decker, Humphreys, O'Brien | Mother appealed the approval of the permanency planning goal of relative placement for her four children. The court upheld the decision, citing ongoing substance abuse, unresolved housing issues, and lack of significant progress. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unresolved housing issues. | 02/01/2016 | Permanency planning goal of relative placement upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Cordon Rivas v. Fairfax County Department of Social Services | 04/09/2019 | Carlos Cordon Rivas, Sr. | Joseph Dailey | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Elizabeth Teare, May Shallal, John Jacob Jr. (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Decker, Humphreys, O’Brien | Parental rights were terminated for both parents due to repeated neglect, mental health issues, lack of consistent engagement, and inability to provide a safe environment. The father prioritized the mother’s needs over the children’s, and neither parent made meaningful progress despite services. | Chronic neglect, mental health issues, and repeated inability to provide a safe environment for the children. | 08/02/2017 | Terminated parental rights under Code § 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Approved adoption goal. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | § 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2 | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Coward v. Joseph | 08/03/2021 | Samantha Coward | Jewell Morgan | Tina Louise Joseph and Michael A. Joseph | Jeremy OQuinn, W. Ethan Stewart (Guardian ad litem) | Wise County | Western | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Mother's parental rights were terminated, and her consent to the adoption was found unnecessary as she had failed to visit or provide meaningful contact for an extended period. DSS also documented neglect. | Substance abuse, neglect, and inability to care for the child. | 03/01/2017 | Adoption granted, parental rights terminated. | Tina Louise Joseph and Michael A. Joseph | Code 63.2-1202(H), 63.2-1205 | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Craig and Bonnie Brown v. Prince William County Department of Social Services | 01/14/2020 | Craig Brown | Craig Brown | Prince William County Department of Social Services | Jamie Meletis | Prince William County | Northern | Smith, Huff, Malveaux | Appellants challenged DSS's custody transfer of their child under the CHINS statute. The court dismissed their appeal as untimely, affirming DSS's actions. | Transfer of custody under the CHINS statute. | 07/01/2017 | Appeal dismissed as untimely; DSS custody transfer affirmed. | Prince William County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-278.4, CHINS statute | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Cullipher v. Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | 11/06/2024 | Kimberly Cullipher | James Ilijevich | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Patricia Joshi (Guardian ad litem) | Spotsylvania County | Northern | Beales, Athey, Callins (Appeals Panel), Rigual (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to repeated neglect, unsafe living conditions, and ongoing domestic violence. The court found that despite DSS' efforts, mother was unable to provide a stable, safe environment. A relative placement was deemed unsuitable, and the goal of adoption was approved as being in the children's best interests. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and domestic violence. | 09/01/2022 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and approval of adoption goal. | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Culpeper County Department of Social Services v. Vanessa Caison | 01/28/2020 | Vanessa Caison | James Reid | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Bobbi Jo Alexis, Christian Brashear | Culpeper County | Northern | Whitlock, Huff, Russell | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to neglect and unstable living conditions, including evidence of drug use and unsupervised children. The circuit court reversed earlier rulings, allowing DSS's permanency planning goal. | Drug use, neglect, inadequate supervision, unsafe living conditions. | 03/03/2017 | Termination of parental rights affirmed; DSS permanency planning approved. | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(A), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Curtis v. Commonwealth | 04/23/2024 | Latrice Curtis | James Ilijevich | Commonwealth of Virginia | Kimberly Hackbarth, Jason Miyares (Attorney General) | Stafford County | Northern | O'Brien, AtLee, Chaney | Mother convicted of child cruelty, child neglect, and domestic assault and battery. Appeal challenged sufficiency of evidence and admissibility of forensic interview under hearsay exceptions. The court upheld convictions, citing overwhelming evidence including victim's testimony and forensic evidence. | Severe abuse, neglect, and physical harm inflicted on children. | 10/23/2019 | Convictions upheld, including 10-year sentence with partial suspension. | Commonwealth of Virginia | Code 19.2-268.3(B), 40.1-103, and 18.2-371.1 | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Curtis v. Stafford County Department of Social Services | 09/27/2022 | Latrice Curtis | Nathanael Buczek | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Kristie Kane, Brittany Carper | Stafford County | Northern | Willis, Huff, Raphael | Mother failed to provide medical care to her children, who suffered severe neglect and abuse, including untreated infections and psychological trauma. DSS provided services and requirements, but the mother failed to comply, showing minimal progress. The court terminated her rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Severe neglect, abuse, and mother‚ inability to address critical needs such as medical care. | 10/23/2019 | Parental rights terminated as mother failed to remedy conditions for children‚ return within statutory time limits. | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Darby v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 12/03/2019 | Roy Darby | Wayne Inge | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Carson, Huff, Malveaux | Father's parental rights were terminated due to neglect, inadequate supervision, and failure to address anger management and sexual abuse allegations. The children thrived in foster care. | Sexual abuse allegations, neglect, and failure to address counseling needs. | 02/09/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2); adoption deemed in the children's best interests. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Darr v. Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | 02/11/2020 | Angela Darr | Sabina Wighington | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Kate O'Leary, Carolyn Seklii | Spotsylvania County | Northern | Rigual, Petty, Athey | Mother's rights terminated after continued failure to maintain suitable housing, manage the children's behavior, or demonstrate improvement in parenting capacity despite extensive DSS services. The children thrived in foster care and required stability. | Neglect, poor hygiene, lack of supervision, unsafe housing. | 12/07/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Adoption deemed in the children's best interests due to lack of parental progress. | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| De Cordon v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 04/09/2019 | Nely Cordon | Kimberly Chadwick, Darlene R. Langley (Guardian ad litem for appellant) | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Elizabeth Teare, May Shallal, John Jacob Jr. (Guardian ad litem for the minor children) | Fairfax County | Northern | Decker, Humphreys, O’Brien (Appeals Panel), Bernhard (Lower Court) | Mother’s parental rights were terminated following years of Department involvement due to repeated neglect, domestic violence, and failure to address her mental health. Despite numerous services, including parenting classes, counseling, and supervised visitation, mother did not demonstrate improvement in parenting skills or mental health compliance. The children were in and out of foster care over four years. Termination was deemed in their best interests, and adoption was approved as the foster care goal. | Neglect, domestic violence, and noncompliance with mental health treatment. | 08/02/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Del Cadle v. Russell County Department of Social Services | 08/09/2022 | Del Cadle | John Stanley | Russell County Department of Social Services | M. Katherine Patton, David Tiller | Russell County | Western | Moore, AtLee, Friedman | Father failed to obtain proper housing or complete an ICPC home study, leading to termination of parental rights. Children thrived in foster care, and DSS emphasized the prolonged instability caused by the father's lack of cooperation. | Lack of proper housing, prolonged non-cooperation with DSS services. | 07/20/2018 | Parental rights terminated; court emphasized father's inability to establish stability. | Russell County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Other/Unspecified, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Dorestal v. City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | 07/21/2020 | Leonidas Dorestal Jr. | Christopher Reyes | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Erin Dooley (Guardian ad litem) | Fredericksburg - City | Northern | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Father's children were removed following a history of domestic violence, failure to comply with DSS services, and neglect. Despite receiving numerous services, the father demonstrated limited progress in parenting skills and failed to maintain stable housing. | Domestic violence, medical neglect, and Father's inability to provide stable housing or meet the children‚s needs. | 04/01/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), finding it in the children‚s best interests. | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Ellis v. Stafford County Department of Social Services | 09/27/2022 | Eugene Ellis | Kristin Kadar | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Kristie Kane, Brittany Carper | Stafford County | Northern | Willis, Eldridge IV | Father failed to address housing, employment, and parenting requirements. Children displayed severe trauma and thrived in foster care. Father's continued threats and inability to provide a safe environment led to termination of parental rights. | Domestic violence, physical neglect, and failure to maintain safe housing. | 10/23/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld. Adoption was deemed in the best interest of the children. | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Ellis v. Sussex Department of Social Services | 04/26/2022 | Tiffany Ellis | Del Brown | Sussex Department of Social Services | Anne Roddy, Amanda Wood | Sussex County | Eastern | Tomko III, Fulton, Beales | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to neglect, housing instability, and failure to comply with DSS conditions. DSS emphasized the importance of stability for the children. | Neglect, housing instability, failure to provide stable care. | 07/01/2019 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2); adoption approved. | Sussex Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Epps v. Portsmouth Department of Social Services | 06/29/2021 | Richard Epps | Elliott Moody | Portsmouth Department of Social Services | Burle Stromberg, Shelia Riddick, Barrett Richardson (Guardian ad litem) | Portsmouth - City | Eastern | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | Father's parental rights were terminated after he failed to maintain contact with his child in foster care for five years. Despite services offered, he did not take meaningful steps toward reunification. | Neglect and lack of contact by the father after incarceration. | 09/21/2015 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). | Portsmouth Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Ferguson v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 12/28/2023 | Katherine Ferguson | John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Brad Braford (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Causey, Lorish, White | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to ongoing substance abuse, homelessness, and mental health issues. Child was born substance-exposed and thrived in foster care. Mother made progress but too late to meet the child's needs. | Substance abuse, unsafe living conditions, and failure to provide for the child. | 04/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Filyaw v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 08/10/2021 | Carole Filyaw | Margaret McNamara | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Edrie Pfeiffer (Guardian ad litem) | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Mother's parental rights were terminated after she failed to address substance abuse, unstable housing, mental health concerns, and her engagement in prostitution while the child was in foster care. | Sexual abuse by a household member, neglect, and unsuitable home environment. | 03/01/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Finch v. Greene County Department of Social Services | 11/26/2024 | Amanda Finch | Pro se | Greene County Department of Social Services | Kara Larson, Annie Lee Jacobs (Guardian ad litem) | Greene County | Northern | Fulton, Causey, Lorish (Appeals Panel), Worrell II (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated following chronic neglect and homelessness. DSS documented numerous referrals and allegations of mental and physical abuse, substance abuse, and unsupervised driving with children while intoxicated. Despite efforts including parenting education, housing assistance, and counseling, mother failed to secure stable housing, continued alcohol use, and demonstrated poor supervision of her children. The children thrived in foster care, and the court determined termination was in their best interests. | Chronic neglect, homelessness, and substance abuse. | 02/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and approval of the goal of adoption. | Greene County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Finley v. Radford City Department of Social Services | 04/21/2020 | Shelby Finley | J. Ratliff | Radford City Department of Social Services | Anne Park Brinckman, Joseph Simmons | Radford - City | Western | Showalter Jr., Beales, Annunziata | Mother's children were removed after repeated incidents of domestic violence, substance abuse, and neglect. DSS services were provided, but mother failed to complete substance abuse treatment and violated protective orders. The children thrived in foster care. | Repeated domestic violence incidents, failure to complete substance abuse treatment. | 05/12/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld. Adoption was deemed in the children‚ best interest. | Radford City Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(B) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Franklin v. Newport News Department of Human Services | 04/26/2022 | Alvin Franklin, III | Christopher Young | Newport News Department of Human Services | Shannon Manning, Thomas Wright | Newport News - City | Eastern | Papile, Beales, Chaney | Father's parental rights were terminated due to his conviction of malicious wounding, which involved severe injuries to a child in his care. Court affirmed the termination under Code 16.1-283(E)(iii). | Physical abuse of a stepdaughter, neglect, and severe psychological impact on biological children. | 06/30/2016 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(E)(iii). | Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(iii) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Furbee v. Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 06/28/2022 | Katie Furbee | Thomas Sheppard II | Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Shockley, Fulton, Ortiz, Raphael | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to repeated violations of DSS conditions, including contact with an abusive partner. Substance abuse and unsafe environments led to the child' foster care placement. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, and non-compliance with DSS conditions. | 08/20/2019 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Garibaldi v. Fauquier County Department of Social Services | 05/24/2022 | Selena Garibaldi | Peter Hansen | Fauquier County Department of Social Services | Kara Larson, Alexander Morgan | Fauquier County | Northern | Fisher, O'Brien, Clements | Mother failed to establish stable housing or mental health improvements despite extensive DSS efforts. Foster care goals were pursued as the children thrived in stable homes with necessary care. | Housing instability, neglect, and unresolved mental health issues. | 12/13/2018 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2); adoption deemed in children‚ best interests. | Fauquier County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Gee v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 06/15/2021 | Quaneisha Gee | Charles Haden | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Stephen Grim, Dee Vantree-Keller (Guardian ad litem) | Newport News - City | Eastern | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to drug use, housing instability, and failure to complete substance abuse treatment. The children thrived in foster care and were placed for adoption. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions. | 06/15/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Gerald Randolph Wall v. Giles County Department of Social Services | 01/28/2020 | Gerald Wall | Mark Anderson | Giles County Department of Social Services | Richard Chidester, Corbin Vierling | Giles County | Western | Turk, Russell, AtLee | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to address anger management, attachment issues, and abusive behavior. DSS provided extensive services, but no measurable progress was made, and the children thrived in foster care. | Anger management issues, abusive behavior, neglect. | 11/21/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Giles County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Gillaspy v. Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | 10/05/2021 | Cheyenne Gillaspy | Stephen Sofinski | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Kim Van Horn Gutterman, Lynn Svonavec (Guardian ad litem) | Rockingham County | Northern | Decker, Malveaux, Ortiz | Parental rights terminated after mother failed to address substance abuse, housing instability, and parenting deficiencies. Child was placed in foster care and later thrived with foster parents. | Substance abuse, mental health issues, and neglect. | 03/05/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Gilman v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 08/29/2023 | Laura Gilman, George Gilman | Michael Keenan, James Angel | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Kathryn Laura Jordan Thomas, David Mass (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Huff, O'Brien, Alston Jr. | Children removed due to persistent neglect, unstable housing, and unmet special needs. Parents failed to meet DSS goals, with minimal progress on parenting, health care, and educational needs. | Parents' inability to provide a clean, stable home environment and to address significant special needs of the children, including medical care for cystic fibrosis. | 01/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), citing failure to remedy the conditions that led to foster care placement. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Other/Unspecified, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Glass v. City of Manassas Park Department of Social Services | 03/02/2021 | Stacy Glass | Robert Gregory | City of Manassas Park Department of Social Services | Martin Crim, Stephanie Stinson (Guardian ad litem) | Prince William County | Northern | O'Brien, Causey, Frank | The children were removed due to unsafe living conditions, inadequate shelter, and the Mother's mental health challenges. Despite numerous DSS services, the mother failed to secure safe housing, comply with requirements, or demonstrate the ability to care for her children. | Unsafe living conditions, lack of stable housing, and Mother's inability to manage her mental health and care for the children. | 04/17/2017 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the children‚s need for stability and safety. | City of Manassas Park Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Graham v. Bedford County Department of Social Services | 02/01/2022 | Robert Whitmer | Wilson Pasley | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Brandon Butler, Cary Powell Moseley (Guardian ad litem) | Bedford County | Piedmont | AtLee, Fulton, Ortiz (Appeals Panel), Updike Jr. (Lower Court) | Mother' parental rights were terminated following persistent substance abuse, failure to address domestic violence, and repeated reconciliations with the abusive father. DSS provided services, but mother failed to achieve stability, and the children thrived in foster care. Termination was determined to be in the children' best interests. | Domestic violence, parental substance abuse, and unstable living environment. | 12/21/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving adoption as the foster care goal. | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Graves v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 11/08/2023 | Paris Graves | John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Timothy Spencer, Lalita Brim-Poindexter (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Huff, Athey, Fulton | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her history of neglect, mental health issues, and failure to remedy the conditions that led to foster care placement for her child, K.G. | Chronic neglect, domestic violence, and lack of engagement with DSS services. | 09/18/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Grose v. Franklin County Department of Social Services | 02/13/2024 | Angelia Grose | Jonathan Scott | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Carolyn Furrow, Melissa Keen (Guardian ad litem) | Franklin County | Piedmont | Beales, Chaney, Annunziata | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to methamphetamine use, failure to complete substance abuse treatment programs, and unsafe home conditions. Children thrived in foster care and received needed therapy. | Parental drug abuse, unsafe home conditions, and suspected child abuse. | 05/25/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Guevara-Martinez v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 11/06/2024 | Jorge Guevara-Martinez | James Martin | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Helen Clemens, Joanna Anderson, Meghan Roberts | Alexandria - City | Northern | Causey, Athey, Callins (Appeals Panel), Kemler (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated following allegations of domestic violence, failure to address parenting concerns, and lack of compliance with requirements set by the department. The child, previously abducted to the U.S. by the mother's, was placed in foster care due to neglect and a lack of suitable relative placements. The court found that father failed to appropriately engage with his child or remedy his parenting deficiencies despite DSS services. | Neglect, allegations of abuse, and lack of safe placement. | 09/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hall v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 12/22/2020 | Teresa Hall | Herbert Taylor III | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Susan Hartman, James Downey Jr. (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's parental rights to four children were terminated due to chronic mental health issues, substance abuse, and a history of noncompliance with DSS services. The children entered foster care due to neglect and unsafe conditions. They later thrived in the care of their paternal grandmother's, with a foster care goal of adoption. | Chronic mental health and substance abuse issues, neglect, and refusal to cooperate with DSS services. | 05/25/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), prioritizing the children's safety and stability. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hall v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 12/22/2020 | Teresa Hall | Herbert Taylor III | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Susan Hartman, James Downey Jr. (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's parental rights to four children were terminated due to chronic mental health issues, substance abuse, and a history of noncompliance with DSS services. The children entered foster care due to neglect and unsafe conditions. They later thrived in the care of their paternal grandmother's, with a foster care goal of adoption. | Chronic mental health and substance abuse issues, neglect, and refusal to cooperate with DSS services. | 05/25/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), prioritizing the children's safety and stability. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hammock v. Halifax County Department of Social Services | 03/03/2020 | Christopher Hammock | Melissa Fraser | Halifax County Department of Social Services | Matthew W. Evans, Ellen Reynolds | Halifax County | Piedmont | White, Russell, AtLee | Father's rights terminated after failing to address domestic violence and substance abuse issues, repeated incarcerations, and inability to comply with DSS requirements. The children were thriving in structured foster placements. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, repeated incarcerations. | 01/06/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(1). Adoption deemed in the children's best interests due to the father's inability to meet DSS requirements. | Halifax County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Hardin v. Hopewell Department of Social Services | 07/09/2024 | Jeffery Hardin | Del Brown | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Anne Roddy, Sherry Gill, Cecilie Hamilton (Guardian ad litem) | Hopewell - City | Central | Saunders, O’Brien, Malveaux, Raphael | Father’s parental rights were terminated after his child, A.H., was born substance-exposed and placed in foster care. Father's, who was incarcerated during the proceedings, failed to provide support or contact for the child. The court rejected placement with the paternal grandmother due to her advanced age and inability to provide long-term care. The court concluded that termination was in A.H.'s best interests, citing father’s criminal history, incarceration, and lack of engagement with the child’s welfare. | Child born substance-exposed, parental incarceration, and absence of a suitable relative placement. | 12/22/2022 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), with the foster care goal of adoption. | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Parent Criminal Issues, Substance Abuse | More details | ||
| Harris v. Carroll County Department of Social Services | 02/23/2021 | Haley Harris, Tammy Dauch, Herbert Dauch Jr. | Wren Williams | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Mary Foil Russell, Michael Bedsaul, Joey Haynes (Guardian ad litem) | Carroll County | Western | Russell, AtLee, Haley | The case involved the termination of parental rights due to severe physical abuse. The child, S.J.H., sustained multiple fractures within the first month of life. The mother was convicted of felony child abuse and neglect. Attempts by maternal grandparents for custody were denied due to their insufficient efforts and history of neglect. | Multiple counts of physical abuse leading to serious injuries within the child's first month of life. | 02/23/2018 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under multiple statutory provisions, including Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), (C)(2), (E)(iii), and (E)(iv). | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), (C)(2), (E)(iii), (E)(iv) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Harris v. Danville Department of Social Services | 10/22/2019 | Anthony Harris | James Martin | Danville Department of Social Services | Alan Spencer, Colby Warren (Guardian ad Litem) | Danville - City | Piedmont | Perdue, O'Brien, Malveaux | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to engage in services, sporadic contact with DSS, and relocation. Despite multiple opportunities, father did not complete DSS-mandated assessments or provide proof of stability. | Unsafe housing, neglect, failure to complete services. | 08/06/2015 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(C)(2); foster care goal of adoption approved. | Danville Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Harris v. Suffolk Department of Social Services | 09/14/2021 | Matthew Harris | Brandon Wilder | Suffolk Department of Social Services | William Hutchings Jr., Karla Carter, Stephanie Pough, Hetal Challa (Guardian ad litem) | Suffolk - City | Eastern | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Father's parental rights were terminated after failure to complete services, sporadic visitation, and continued alcohol abuse. Child thrived in foster care, but father did not remedy the conditions leading to the childs removal. | Alcohol abuse, grief-related issues, and lack of stable housing and parenting capacity. | 05/10/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2). | Suffolk Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Haynesworth v. Henrico Department of Social Services | 01/30/2024 | Teosha Haynesworth | Charles Moore | Henrico Department of Social Services | Denise Letendre, John Parsons (Guardian ad litem) | Henrico County | Central | Athey, Friedman, Raphael | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to mental health issues, refusal to comply with treatment, and lack of progress despite services provided by DSS. Children thrived in kinship foster care. | Neglect, mental health concerns, and inability to provide a stable environment. | 02/22/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Henrico Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Helton v. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | 09/24/2024 | Derek Helton | Kimble Reynolds Jr. | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Jeremy Carroll, Brian Richardson, George Lyle, Heath Sabin (Guardian ad litem) | Henry County | Piedmont | Malveaux, Fulton, White (Appeals Panel), Greer (Lower Court) | Father' parental rights were terminated due to neglect, failure to complete substance abuse programs, and concerns about the children's safety. The children, who had experienced trauma and exhibited sexualized behavior, were fearful of returning home. Despite DSS' efforts, father failed to meet the required criteria to regain custody. The children thrived in foster care, and termination was deemed in their best interests. | Neglect, failure to supervise children, and sexual abuse allegations. | 05/12/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the goal of adoption. | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Helton v. Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | 09/24/2024 | Elizabeth Helton | Katerina Holland | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Jeremy Carroll, Brian Richardson, George Lyle, Heath Sabin (Guardian ad litem) | Henry County | Piedmont | Malveaux, Fulton, White (Appeals Panel), Greer (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to neglect, substance abuse, and allegations of sexual abuse. The children were repeatedly found unsupervised, and there were multiple instances of inappropriate sexual behavior influenced by parental conduct. Despite DSS services, the mother failed to attend parenting classes and address concerns. Termination was ruled in the best interests of the children, who thrived in foster care. | Neglect, sexual abuse allegations, and unsafe home environment. | 05/12/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the goal of adoption. | Henry-Martinsville Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Henley v. Henrico Department of Social Services | 10/26/2021 | Meisha Henley | M.G. Henkle | Henrico Department of Social Services | Karen Dottore, Lisa Piper (Guardian ad litem) | Henrico County | Central | Humphreys, Causey, Frank | Mother's parental rights were terminated after she failed to appear at trial and her appeal was treated as withdrawn. The court found it in the best interests of the child to remain in foster care due to the lack of viable future custody options. | Child abuse and neglect, and lack of compliance with DSS conditions. | 03/20/2021 | Appeal treated as withdrawn; termination of parental rights upheld, and foster care goal of adoption approved. | Henrico Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Herrera v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 10/01/2019 | Victoria Herrera | Christian Persinger, Steidle Firm | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Sarah Jane Newton | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Decker, O'Brien (Appeals Panel), Broadhurst (Lower Court) | The City of Roanoke DSS intervened after reports of neglect involving two young children with autism. The issues included unsanitary living conditions, parental drug use, and failure to comply with safety plans. Despite receiving support services such as homemaking assistance, substance abuse treatment referrals, and parenting classes, the mother failed to improve conditions or attend mandated programs. Repeated absences from visitation and eventual eviction further demonstrated her inability to meet DSS requirements. The court terminated her parental rights and approved a foster care goal of adoption. | Unsanitary living conditions, neglect, and parental drug use. | 11/09/2017 | Termination of parental rights and approval of adoption goal. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Higgins v. Bedford County Department of Social Services | 08/31/2021 | John Higgins | Rebecca Wetzel | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Brandon Butler, Brandon Baker (Guardian ad litem) | Bedford County | Piedmont | Petty, Athey, Clements | Father's parental rights were terminated due to inability to complete services and inconsistent visitation. Grandmother was deemed unsuitable for custody due to inadequate housing and finances. | Neglect and risk of harm related to abusive relationships and unsafe environments. | 07/31/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Highsmith v. Franklin County Department of Social Services | 06/04/2024 | Lacy Highsmith | Michael Nicholas | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Patrick Thomas Nix (Guardian ad litem) | Franklin County | Piedmont | Fulton, Causey, Raphael | Father's parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, domestic violence, and failure to provide a safe and stable home. Children thrived in foster care, but father continued substance abuse until shortly before the hearing. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, and unsafe living conditions. | 06/14/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2). | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hilton v. King and Queen County Department of Social Services | 06/11/2024 | Belynda Hilton | Deborah Goodwin | King and Queen County Department of Social Services | Julie Churchill, Carla Blake Hook, Louise Moore (Guardian ad litem) | King and Queen County | Central | Beales, AtLee, Malveaux | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, unstable housing, failure to complete services, and an inability to address the childrens needs. Despite efforts by DSS, substantial progress was not achieved. | Substance abuse, unsafe living conditions, and neglect. | 02/26/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2). | King and Queen County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hobson v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 06/25/2019 | Michelle Hobson | Peter Imbrogno | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Rachel Evans, Carla Kithcart (Guardian ad litem) | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Padrick, Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel) | Mother's parental rights to her youngest child were terminated following a history of mental illness, substance abuse, and repeated neglect. DSS had intervened after her seventh child was removed in Ohio, and concerns arose about her care for her youngest. Despite services provided by DSS, mother failed to comply or complete parenting classes, therapy, or drug testing. The child thrived in foster care with developmental support and was placed in a stable foster home prepared for adoption. | Mental illness, substance abuse, and neglect. | 01/18/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E), with the goal of adoption. | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(E) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Howard v. Radford City Department of Social Services | 02/06/2024 | Keely Howard | John Koehler | Radford City Department of Social Services | Angi Simpkins, Lalita Brim-Poindexter (Guardian ad litem) | Radford - City | Western | Ortiz, Lorish, Petty | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her failure to protect her child from sexual abuse, refusal to cooperate with DSS investigations, and inability to provide a safe home. Child thrived in foster care. | Sexual abuse concerns, neglect, and failure to cooperate with DSS investigations. | 10/15/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Radford City Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hubbard v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 01/17/2023 | Latisa Hubbard | Jordan Davies | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Susan Hartman, Yvonne Schewel (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Malveaux, Ortiz, Causey | The mother's parental rights to two children were terminated after findings of neglect and physical abuse. The mother failed to engage fully in counseling, parenting education, or mental health treatment. The children thrived in foster care and bonded with the foster family. | Physical abuse and neglect, as well as unsafe and unhygienic living conditions. | 06/01/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(i), finding termination was in the children's best interests. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), 16.1-283(E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Huff v. City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | 02/02/2021 | Charles Huff Jr. | Gary Godman | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Edith Min (Guardian ad litem) | Fredericksburg - City | Northern | O'Brien, Causey, Frank | The child was removed from the Mother's care due to medical neglect. Father was unable to provide stable housing or meet DSS requirements. Despite support services, he did not demonstrate progress. The child thrived in foster care while the father remained incarcerated. | Medical neglect by mother, failure of father to provide stable housing, and inability to meet the child's needs. | 07/08/2019 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the child's best interests. | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Hughes v. Richmond Department of Social Services | 05/05/2020 | Julius Hughes | Maureen White | Richmond Department of Social Services | Keisha Dillard-Brady, James Johnson | Richmond - City | Central | Snukals, Huff, AtLee | Father' substance abuse, domestic violence, and inability to provide stable housing or care led to his children' removal. Father repeatedly failed drug tests, and the foster care goal of adoption was approved after evidence showed the children thrived in foster care. | Substance abuse, unsafe housing, and failure to provide basic needs. | 03/02/2017 | Foster care goal of adoption approved; parental rights terminated due to father‚ failure to address DSS requirements. | Richmond Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Hunt v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 03/12/2019 | Loren Hunt | Brittany Gordon | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Shannon Jones (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Chafin, Malveaux, Haley | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, inadequate parenting skills, unstable housing, and failure to provide for the childrens special needs. DSS provided various services, but progress was minimal. | Substance abuse, neglect, and failure to address childrens needs. | 03/22/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Inam v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 11/08/2023 | Jake Inam | John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Sarah Jane Newton (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Huff, Malveaux, Chaney | Father's parental rights were terminated after failing to address mental health issues and paranoia, causing emotional harm to his children. Despite DSS services, the Father's progress was insufficient, and the children thrived in foster care. | Parental neglect, mental instability, and substance abuse. | 07/08/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Inglese v. Albemarle County Department of Social Services | 04/25/2023 | Kristen Inglese | Meghan Cloud | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Lauren Bohdan, William Marshall (Guardian ad litem), Sheila Haughey (Guardian ad litem) | Albemarle County | Piedmont | Decker, Huff, Callins | Mother failed to provide adequate nutrition and medical care for her child, leading to severe malnourishment. Despite multiple safety plans and referrals to services, mother did not participate in required evaluations or parent coaching. The child thrived in foster care. | Failure to provide adequate nutrition, medical care, and noncompliance with safety plans. | 03/04/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), prioritizing the child's health and stability. | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(2) | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Inglese v. Albemarle County Department of Social Services | 07/19/2022 | Kristen Inglese | Payton Johnson | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Susan Baumgartner | Albemarle County | Piedmont | Worrell, AtLee, Haley | Mother refused medical care for her malnourished newborn and neglected to follow DSS safety plans despite multiple interventions. Religious objections and mental health concerns were cited. The child thrived in foster care, leading to termination of parental rights. | Neglect and refusal to provide medical care. | 03/04/2021 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Jaffar v. City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | 05/11/2021 | Salwa Jaffar | Matthew Muggeridge | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Patricia Joshi (Guardian ad litem) | Fredericksburg - City | Northern | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's parental rights to her three youngest children were terminated due to emotional, physical, and verbal abuse, as well as neglect. Despite extensive services provided by DSS, mother failed to improve or recognize the issues. | Abuse, neglect, and inability to meet the children's emotional and mental health needs. | 06/13/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Jarels v. Roanoke County Department of Social Services | 11/01/2022 | Janie Jarels | Suzanne Moushegian | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Marta Anderson, Kelli Boyer | Warren County | Northern | Beales, O'Brien, Causey | Mother, incarcerated for most of the child' life, failed to participate in services to regain custody. Child thrived in foster care while mother was unable to remedy conditions of removal. | Child‚ neglect and abandonment due to mother‚ incarceration and substance abuse. | 09/04/2020 | Termination of parental rights was upheld. DSS‚ foster care goal of adoption was approved as being in the child‚ best interest. | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Jenkins v. Tazewell County Department of Social Services | 12/29/2020 | Rachel Jenkins | Amanda Hale | Tazewell County Department of Social Services | Penny Nimmo, Gabrielle de Courcy (Guardian ad litem) | Tazewell County | Western | O'Brien, Causey, Frank | The mother repeatedly failed to comply with DSS service plans and continued to engage in substance abuse, criminal activity, and unstable living arrangements. The children were removed due to neglect and domestic violence concerns. After 22 months in foster care, the children thrived in a stable placement with foster parents willing to adopt. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, criminal activity, and failure to provide a safe and stable home. | 07/27/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2). The court found no reasonable likelihood that conditions would improve within a reasonable period. | Tazewell County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Jerry v. Henrico County Department of Social Services | 08/09/2022 | Harold Jerry | John Parsons | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Karen Dottore | Henrico County | Central | Marshall, Causey, Haley | Father's parental rights terminated due to substance abuse issues, inability to provide stable housing, and lack of effort to address required services. Children thrived in foster care and eldest expressed no interest in reunification. | Substance abuse, unsafe housing, and incarceration of father. | 11/01/2018 | Termination of parental rights affirmed; adoption approved as best option for children‚ welfare. | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 18.2-266 | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Johnson v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 01/08/2019 | Michael Johnson | Paul Langley | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Elizabeth Teare, Jessica Miller (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Humphreys, O'Brien, Bumgardner | Father's parental rights were terminated due to incarceration, lack of contact, and failure to provide a plan for his child's future. The child thrived in foster care and showed marked improvement in mental health. | Neglect, lack of stable home, and incarceration of father. | 04/19/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Johnson v. Henrico Department of Social Services | 05/21/2024 | Allan Johnson, Sr. | Kevin Purnell | Henrico Department of Social Services | Karen Dottore, Wendell Allen (Guardian ad litem) | Henrico County | Central | Beales, AtLee, Malveaux | Father's parental rights were terminated after repeated failures to address anger issues, marijuana use, and lack of stable housing. Despite DSS offering services, minimal progress was achieved, and children thrived in foster care. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and risk of abuse. | 06/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Henrico Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Johnson v. Hopewell Department of Social Services | 11/04/2020 | Nicole Johnson | Terry Driskill | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Joan O‚Donnell, Jessica V. Bailey (Guardian ad litem) | Hopewell - City | Central | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | The children were removed due to domestic violence, substance abuse, and unstable housing. Despite referrals and services, the mother failed to comply with substance abuse treatment and did not demonstrate progress in creating a safe environment. The children thrived in foster care with significant behavioral improvements. | Domestic violence, parental substance abuse, and unstable housing that endangered the children's safety. | 04/04/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the children's best interests and stability. | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Johnson v. Loudoun County Department of Family Services | 05/21/2019 | Meghan Johnson | Heather Miller | Loudoun County Department of Family Services | Leslie Barnes, Thomas Rock (Guardian ad litem) | Loudoun County | Northern | Huff, O‚Brien, Haley (Appeals Panel), Irby (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights to three children were terminated following ongoing substance abuse, unstable housing, and domestic violence. Despite extensive DSS services, including therapy and housing assistance, mother failed to complete substance abuse treatment and provide a safe environment. The children thrived in foster care, and termination was deemed in their best interests. | Substance abuse, unsafe housing, and domestic violence. | 08/30/2016 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Loudoun County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Johnston v. City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 12/27/2019 | Tameka Johnston | Isabel Kaldenbach | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Richard Gibbons Jr., Gerylee Baron | Alexandria - City | Northern | Dawkins, Annunziata, Beales | Mother's appeals were dismissed after failing to appear in circuit court. The court ruled that her appeals were deemed withdrawn under Code 16.1-106.1(D). | Neglect, failure to comply with court-mandated conditions. | 04/15/2019 | Dismissal of appeals upheld; DSS decision affirmed. | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-106.1(D) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Jones v. Winchester Department of Social Services | 11/26/2024 | Jennifer Jones | Sarah Orris | Winchester Department of Social Services | Kelly Ashby, Matthew Kreitzer (Guardian ad litem) | Winchester - City | Northern | O'Brien, Ortiz, Lorish (Appeals Panel), Iden (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated following chronic substance abuse and neglect. H.J., one child, was born substance-exposed and suffered developmental delays. DSS provided substance abuse counseling, financial support, and supervised visitation. Despite these services, mother failed to maintain sobriety and stability. The children thrived in foster care, and termination was in their best interests. | Chronic substance abuse and neglect. | 02/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Winchester Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Joyce v. Botetourt County Department of Social Services | 11/09/2022 | Jordan Joyce | Wilson Pasley | Botetourt County Department of Social Services | Matthew Schmitt, Brad Braford | Botetourt County | Piedmont | Humphreys, Huff, AtLee | Father's parental rights were terminated due to allegations of neglect and unfit living conditions for the child, N.J., coupled with a protective order barring contact. DSS failed to provide services to support the father in remedying these conditions. The court ultimately reversed the termination, finding the DSS's lack of effort to engage the father significant and remanding for further proceedings. | Neglect, living in unfit conditions, protective order alleging abuse. | 06/12/2019 | The appellate court reversed the termination of parental rights and vacated the lower court's ruling, citing DSS's failure to provide reasonable and appropriate services to the father during the foster care period. The case was remanded for further proceedings to assess the father's efforts with DSS support. | Jordan Heath Joyce | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-278.2 | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Joyce v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 09/19/2023 | Tesha Joyce | John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | O'Brien, Ortiz, Haley | On August 8, 2021, C.J. suffered a head injury while in the care of her maternal grandmother due to a physical altercation involving family members. The mother was not present during the incident and had a history of uncooperative behavior with the Roanoke DSS, coupled with significant CPS history. After the incident, DSS took custody of C.J. citing the lack of a safe alternative caretaker. | C.J. sustained a head injury due to family violence while in the grandmother's care. Mother displayed a pattern of uncooperative behavior and inability to provide a safe environment, exacerbated by a CPS history. | 08/09/2021 | The court affirmed the decision to remove C.J. from her Mother's custody and transfer custody to DSS, finding that the child was subjected to an imminent threat to her health and safety under the Mother's care. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-228, 16.1-251, 16.1-252 | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Karnes v. Campbell County Department of Social Services | 06/09/2020 | Ashley Craig Karnes | Bryan Klein | Campbell County Department of Social Services | David Shreve, Curtis Thornhill | Campbell County | Piedmont | O'Brien, Beales, Chafin | Father refused to take custody of his child after the child was ready for discharge from psychiatric care, citing disagreements with treatment plans and a desire for residential care placement. Despite extensive services provided by DSS, including counseling and assessments, the father remained uncooperative. The court determined the child faced significant neglect and abuse, ultimately terminating parental rights under statutory guidelines. | Child abandoned by parent, refusal to take child after hospitalization. | 05/18/2018 | The court upheld the termination of the father‚ parental rights, emphasizing his failure to cooperate with DSS services and his refusal to remedy the conditions leading to the child‚ foster care placement. The termination was justified under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | Campbell County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Khadi v. Wythe County Department of Social Services | 09/29/2020 | Akshay Khadi | W. Back | Wythe County Department of Social Services | Michael Bedsaul, Mary Foil Russell, Michael Sobey (Guardian ad litem) | Wythe County | Western | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Father failed to comply with DSS requirements for reunification, including anger management and parenting classes. The child did not have a secure attachment with the father and thrived in foster care. The court found that the father demonstrated hostility and was noncompliant. | Neglect and unsafe living conditions following the Father's arrest for criminal charges. | 02/15/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with foster care goal changed to adoption. | Wythe County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Khadi v. Wythe County Department of Social Services | 09/29/2020 | Cynthia Khadi | R. Munique | Wythe County Department of Social Services | Michael Bedsaul, Mary Foil Russell, Michael Sobey (Guardian ad litem) | Wythe County | Western | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Stepchild was removed from foster care after the parents were incarcerated for neglect and criminal charges. Stepmother failed to address safety concerns, lacked stable housing, and did not meet DSS service goals. The child thrived in foster care. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and failure to meet DSS service requirements. | 02/01/2018 | Foster care goal of adoption approved under Code 16.1-283(B), prioritizing the child's best interests. | Wythe County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Koch v. Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | 05/19/2020 | Kathryn Koch | John LaFratta | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Michael Chernau, Rebecca Imholt | Danville - City | Piedmont | AtLee, O'Brien, Chafin | Mother, struggling with mental health issues and drug dependency, repeatedly failed to comply with DSS services. Her children displayed significant trauma and were placed in foster care for safety. Previous efforts to reunite the family were unsuccessful. | Chronic domestic violence, parental neglect, and mother‚ inability to provide stable care. | 12/11/2017 | The court upheld termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), citing the mother's chronic inability to provide care and the children‚ demonstrated improvement in foster care. | Chesterfield-Colonial Heights Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| LaFlamme v. Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 04/13/2021 | Kristopher LaFlamme | Sharri Mapp-Jones | Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Elena Ilardi, Lisa Jackson (Guardian ad litem) | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | O'Brien, Causey, Frank | Father's youngest child was removed after being born in a tent to a homeless mother with severe mental health issues. Father's history included homelessness, substance abuse, and limited contact with his older children. Despite engaging in some services, father failed to establish financial stability, a safe home, or parenting readiness for a toddler who had bonded with foster parents. | Child was born in unsafe conditions to a mother with severe psychiatric illness. Father later identified, but lacked stable housing and failed to comply with essential requirements. | 10/01/2018 | Affirmed termination of parental rights and approval of adoption. | Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Unsanitary Living Conditions, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Lawson v. Wise County Department of Social Services | 05/30/2023 | Nathaniel Lawson | N. Wilkens | Wise County Department of Social Services | Jeremy O‚Quinn, Adrian Collins (Guardian ad litem) | Wise County | Western | AtLee, Friedman, Clements | Father's parental rights to two other children had been terminated previously. He failed to maintain contact with DSS, address substance abuse, or comply with reunification plans. The child, C.L., remained in foster care with a goal of adoption. | Father's prior termination of parental rights, failure to maintain contact with DSS, and inability to comply with reunification requirements. | 11/04/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(E)(i), citing the child's best interests and prior termination of rights to siblings. | Wise County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Lephew v. Roanoke County Department of Social Services | 07/30/2019 | Melissa Lephew | Suzanne Moushegian | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Rachel W. Lower, Joseph Vannoy (Guardian ad litem) | Salem - City | Piedmont | Russell, AtLee, Frank (Appeals Panel), Carson (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated after repeated neglect, cognitive limitations, and inability to address the children' needs despite DSS services. The children, suffering from developmental delays and neglect, thrived in foster care. The court approved the goal of adoption, citing that further delay was not in the children' best interests. | Neglect, developmental delays, unsafe home environment, and parental cognitive limitations. | 05/08/2017 | Termination of parental rights and approval of adoption goal under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Light v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 06/04/2019 | Thomasina Light | Sameena Sabir | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Jonathan Westreich, Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub, Christopher Findlater (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel), Kemler (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to mental health issues, unstable housing, and an inability to care for the child. Despite completing some services, her failure to maintain consistency in employment and parenting, along with unresolved mental health concerns, led to the termination. The court approved the goal of placing the child with his biological father. | Mental health instability, homelessness, and lack of parenting capability. | 04/28/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), approving the foster care goal of reunification with the father. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Mabe v. Smyth County Department of Social Services | 10/10/2023 | Whitney Mabe | David Childers | Smyth County Department of Social Services | Katie DeCoster, Paul Cassell (Guardian ad litem) | Smyth County | Western | Huff, Athey, Fulton | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, unstable housing, and inability to meet her children's psychological needs. Despite DSS services, progress was insufficient. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe home conditions. | 03/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Smyth County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Macias v. Hopewell Department of Social Services | 11/04/2020 | Robert Macias | Paul Roskin | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Joan O‚Donnell, Jessica V. Bailey (Guardian ad litem) | Hopewell - City | Central | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | Father's children were removed due to domestic violence, unstable housing, and substance abuse. Despite being referred to numerous services, father failed to comply consistently or provide documentation of completion. The children improved significantly in foster care. | Domestic violence, unstable housing, and parental substance abuse. | 04/04/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), citing failure to remedy conditions and prioritizing the children‚s best interests. | Hopewell Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Martinez v. Arlington County Department of Human Services | 07/25/2023 | Darlin Martinez | James Martin | Arlington County Department of Human Services | Jason McCandless, Molly Newton (Guardian ad litem) | Arlington County | Northern | Ortiz, Athey, Clements | The case involved a three-month-old child removed after presenting with non-accidental injuries, including fractures and eye trauma. The mother provided inconsistent explanations for the injuries and failed to comply with the department's services aimed at reunification. | Child suffered non-accidental injuries, and the mother was unable to provide consistent or adequate care. | 08/05/2020 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(iv), finding the mother unable to remedy conditions and prioritizing the child's best interests. | Arlington County Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), 16.1-283(E)(iv) | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Mason v. Stafford County Department of Social Services | 06/04/2019 | Shawnade Mason | Jason Pelt | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Catherine Miller Saller, Alexander Raymond (Guardian ad litem) | Stafford County | Northern | Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel), Brown (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to a history of mental illness, homelessness, and refusal to take medication. After birth, the child was removed due to mother's hallucinations and threatening behavior. Despite placement with the paternal grandmother and thriving in her care, mother failed to engage with services or improve her condition. | Mental illness, homelessness, and refusal to cooperate with the safety plan. | 02/20/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(E)(i) and approval of relative placement goal. | Stafford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| McDaniel v. Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | 07/20/2021 | Mereisa McDaniel | A. Jackson | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Sheila Paladino, Danita Alt (Guardian ad litem) | Rockingham County | Northern | Petty, Athey, Clements | Father's parental rights were terminated due to severe neglect, lack of accountability, and poor living conditions. Despite receiving services for over two years, father failed to improve home conditions or parent effectively. | Neglect, unsanitary living conditions, and risk of harm. | 07/13/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(i). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| McLemore v. Richmond Department of Social Services | 12/07/2021 | Barrick McLemore Jr. | Kate O'Leary | Richmond Department of Social Services | Keisha Dillard-Brady, Lynn Robinson (Guardian ad litem) | Richmond - City | Central | AtLee, Fulton, Friedman (Appeals Panel), McClenney (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated after failing to comply with DSS services, including drug screening, substance abuse programs, and maintaining communication. Z.M. was removed after both parents were found unfit due to substance abuse and lack of cooperation. Father was incarcerated throughout Z.M.' time in foster care, and DSS provided no services while he was in jail. The court ruled that termination was in the best interest of the child. | Substance abuse, lack of housing, and parental incarceration. | 03/20/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). | Richmond Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| McNeil v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 08/20/2019 | Eugene McNeil | Phillip Lingafelt | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Sarah Jane Newton (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Decker, Humphreys, O'Brien (Appeals Panel), Broadhurst (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated due to chronic incarceration, inability to provide a stable environment, and lack of progress in addressing neglect issues. The child, severely underweight and anxious when removed from care, thrived in foster care with improved health, speech, and socialization. Despite DSS' support, the father continued criminal behavior, limiting his ability to care for the child. Termination was deemed in the child' best interest. | Neglect, unstable housing, and failure to provide care due to ongoing incarceration. | 06/13/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with the goal of adoption. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Morgan v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 09/13/2022 | Marilyn Morgan | M. Valois | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | David W. Shreve, Curtis Thornhill | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Watson, Raphael, AtLee | Grandmother sought custody of two children after mother' parental rights were terminated. DSS found grandmother unsuitable due to unstable housing, lack of participation in services, and inability to meet children' special needs. Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsuitable relative placement. | 12/20/2019 | Denied grandmother‚ custody petition and approved foster care goal of adoption. Termination of parental rights upheld. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(A1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Myers v. Bedford County Department of Social Services | 02/22/2022 | Sarah Myers | Rebecca Wetzel | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Brandon Butler, Benjamin Rathsam (Guardian ad litem) | Bedford County | Piedmont | Huff, Athey, Friedman (Appeals Panel), Updike (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights to her child were terminated due to ongoing substance abuse, smoking-related health concerns for the child, and failure to provide a safe and stable home environment. Despite participating in some services, mother failed to address critical health and safety concerns, including the child' severe respiratory condition exacerbated by exposure to smoke. The child thrived in foster care, and termination was determined to be in her best interest. | Substance abuse, smoking-related health concerns, and failure to provide a safe environment. | 05/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), with the goal of adoption. | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Napier v. Wise County Department of Social Services | 03/01/2022 | Edna Napier | Anna Midence | Wise County Department of Social Services | Jeremy O‚Quinn, Jeffery Elkins (Guardian ad litem) | Wise County | Western | Humphreys, Ortiz, Chaney (Appeals Panel), Hamilton (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights to three children were terminated due to substance abuse, domestic violence, and failure to address removal conditions. DSS provided extensive services including parenting classes, substance abuse counseling, and supervised visitation. Mother failed to demonstrate progress, continued to test positive for drugs, and lacked stable housing. The children thrived in a foster home, and termination was deemed in their best interests. | Substance abuse, domestic violence, and unstable housing. | 04/16/2019 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with a foster care goal of adoption. | Wise County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Noblin v. Halifax County Department of Social Services | 07/27/2021 | Josey Noblin | Suzanne Inge | Halifax County Department of Social Services | Matthew W. Evans, Michael Trent (Guardian ad litem) | Halifax County | Piedmont | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to persistent substance abuse, failure to complete required services, and inability to provide stable housing. DSS provided extensive support, but mother did not demonstrate meaningful progress. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions. | 09/11/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | Halifax County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Odoms v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 12/06/2022 | Steven Odoms | Mehagen McRae | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | May Shallal, Sean Robinson (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Humphreys, Huff, AtLee | Father's parental rights were terminated after he failed to comply with DSS services, including drug testing and parenting programs. His volatile behavior and untreated mental health issues created safety concerns for the child, S.O., who thrived in foster care. | Neglect, untreated mental health issues, and inability to provide a safe and stable environment. | 07/02/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), finding termination in the child's best interests. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Monica Lopez v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 01/17/2022 | Monica Lopez | David Matthews | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Shelia Patterson, Joseph W. MacDonald | Newport News - City | Eastern | Powell, AtLee, Raphael | Mother repeatedly violated DSS orders regarding unsafe conditions and neglect. DSS determined that termination of rights and adoption were in the best interests of the children. | Unsafe living conditions, repeated violations of DSS orders. | 03/22/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld; DSS's permanency planning goal approved. | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Olmstead v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 08/02/2022 | Crystal Olmstead | Charles Haden | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Patrick Murphrey, Polly Chong | Newport News - City | Eastern | Flythe, Fulton, Ortiz, Raphael | Mother's residual parental rights were terminated due to persistent issues with housing instability, substance abuse, dishonesty with DSS, and association with a violent partner. The child thrived in foster care with access to therapy and a stable environment. | Housing instability, substance abuse, mental health concerns, exposure to domestic violence. | 05/16/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved as in the best interests of the child. | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Osby v. Department of Social Services of Alleghany County | 05/30/2023 | Desiree Osby (Lucas) | Charles Moore | Department of Social Services of Alleghany County | Matthew Schmitt, Jeffrey Crackel (Guardian ad litem) | Alleghany County | Piedmont | Fulton, Friedman, Raphael | Mother was convicted of child abuse after striking her child. Her parental rights were terminated due to ongoing abusive behavior, failure to comply with service plans, and the children's need for a safe and stable environment. The children thrived in their foster care placement. | Physical abuse, failure to provide a safe environment, and ongoing noncompliance with service requirements. | 07/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), emphasizing the children‚s best interests and long-term stability. | Department of Social Services of Alleghany County | Code 16.1-283(B) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Parks v. Giles County Department of Social Services | 01/28/2020 | Angel Parks | Brian Scheid | Giles County Department of Social Services | Richard Chidester, Corbin Vierling | Giles County | Western | Turk, AtLee, Haley | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to mental health issues, attachment problems, and failure to address anger management. Despite extensive DSS services, mother showed no progress. The children thrived in foster care, prompting the termination. | Mental health issues, attachment problems, and neglect. | 11/21/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(i); foster care goal of adoption affirmed. | Giles County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Payne v. Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | 07/19/2022 | Christy Payne | Tiffany Booker | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Kemper Beasley III, Brooke Teefey | Prince Edward County | Central | Blessing, AtLee, Causey, Haley | Mother' parental rights were terminated after DSS intervened for neglect, transient living conditions, and unstable employment. Despite services offered, mother failed to meet stability goals, and the children thrived in foster care with adoption as the primary goal. | Neglect, transient living, and unsafe environments. | 02/01/2020 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Payne v. Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | 01/26/2021 | Christy Payne | Ashley Sterling | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Kemper Beasley III, Brooke Teefey (Guardian ad litem) | Prince Edward County | Central | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Mother's two young children were found neglected, left unsupervised, and subjected to unsafe conditions in a homeless shelter. The mother demonstrated unstable housing and declined services offered by the department to improve parenting and housing conditions. | Neglect, failure to provide a safe environment, and refusal to engage in services to address unstable housing and parenting deficits. | 02/11/2020 | Affirmed removal and placement in foster care, citing unsafe conditions and failure to comply with service plans. | Prince Edward County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-228(1) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Person v. City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | 03/26/2019 | Octavious Person | Michael Grey | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Erikka Massie, Michael Hockaday (Guardian ad litem) | Norfolk - City | Eastern | Russell, AtLee, Frank | Father's rights terminated due to his incarceration, failure to participate in available services, and lack of meaningful contact with the child over several years. The child thrived in foster care and had no significant relationship with the father. | Chronic neglect, incarceration, and lack of contact or planning for the child. | 03/01/2011 | Termination of parental rights and approval of adoption goal upheld. | City of Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parental Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Pilenza v. Nelson County Department of Social Services | 03/17/2020 | Carrie Pilenza | Peter Frazier | Nelson County Department of Social Services | P. Scott De Bruin, Herbert Taylor | Nelson County | Piedmont | Garrett, Athey, Beales | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to severe mental health issues, inability to manage safety risks, and repeated poor judgment. Despite services offered by DSS, improvements were minimal, and the child thrived in foster care. | Mother's mental health issues (bipolar traits, depression), inability to address safety concerns. | 06/07/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C); foster care goal of adoption affirmed. | Nelson County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C) | Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Pilenza v. Nelson County Department of Social Services | 03/17/2020 | Christopher Pilenza | Brady Nicks | Nelson County Department of Social Services | P. Scott De Bruin, Herbert Taylor III | Nelson County | Piedmont | Garrett, Athey, Beales | Father's rights terminated due to dangerous conduct including endangering the child during a police chase. He failed to demonstrate capability to care for the child or establish stability. | Endangering the child during a police chase, incarceration of the father. | 06/07/2017 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B); DSS's placement decision affirmed. | Nelson County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Other/Unspecified, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Pilenza v. Nelson County Department of Social Services | 09/08/2020 | Carrie Pilenza | Peter Frazier | Nelson County Department of Social Services | P. Scott DeBruin, Herbert Taylor III (Guardian ad litem) | Nelson County | Piedmont | Petty, Athey, Clements | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her ongoing mental health challenges, inconsistent parenting abilities, and inability to progress beyond supervised visitation. The child, J.P., had significant developmental delays but thrived in foster care. | Mother's mental health challenges, unsafe living conditions, and inability to meet the child's needs. | 01/08/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(E)(i), citing the child's best interests. | Nelson County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Pittman v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 06/27/2023 | Kanesha Pittman | Ruth Blaskis, John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook, Joseph Vannoy (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Decker, O'Brien, Lorish | Mother disciplined her children physically, leaving them unsupervised while traveling for work. The oldest child reported multiple incidents of physical abuse. The children were removed after an altercation escalated, and the mother left the home despite unresolved safety concerns. | Physical abuse, lack of supervision during work absences, and failure to provide consistent, safe care. | 10/31/2021 | Removal upheld under Code 16.1-252, emphasizing the risk of harm and neglect due to physical discipline and inadequate supervision. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-252 | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Plaster v. Wise County Department of Social Services | 12/03/2024 | Kimberly Plaster | Melanie Salyer | Wise County Department of Social Services | Jeremy O‚Quinn, Adrian Collins (Guardian ad litem for the minor child) | Wise County | Western | Malveaux, Athey, Petty (Appeals Panel), Baker (Lower Court) | This case involved the termination of parental rights of Kimberly J. Plaster for her child M.L., due to persistent neglect, lack of stable housing, uncooperativeness with DSS, and inability to provide care. M.L., born with significant health conditions requiring medical attention, was placed in a therapeutic foster home where she thrived. The appellant, who had a history of noncompliance with treatment plans and child welfare requirements, failed to appear at the circuit court hearing, prompting the court to dismiss her appeal. The JDR court terminated her parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and approved the foster care goal of adoption. | Neglect, unstable housing, lack of medical care, and uncooperativeness. | 04/20/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Wise County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Potts v. Buchanan County Department of Social Services | 03/02/2021 | Teeshia Potts | Joshua Evans | Buchanan County Department of Social Services | Russell Vern Presley II, Kimberly Boyd Hibbitts (Guardian ad litem) | Buchanan County | Western | Beales, Huff, Alston | The children were removed due to severe neglect, inadequate housing, and parental substance abuse. The mother failed to complete substance abuse treatment, maintain stable housing, or cooperate with DSS requirements, leading to termination of her parental rights. | Severe neglect, substance abuse, and failure to provide safe living conditions or comply with DSS requirements. | 03/16/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), emphasizing the Mother's failure to address the conditions that led to the children‚s removal. | Buchanan County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Price v. Wise County Department of Social Services | 04/20/2021 | Amanda Price | Gary Kincade | Wise County Department of Social Services | Jeremy O‚Quinn, Jewell Morgan (Guardian ad litem) | Wise County | Western | Alston, Atlee, Haley | The child was removed from the Mother's care in May 2017 due to neglect and unstable living conditions. The mother failed to appear at multiple appeal hearings, citing medical issues, but the court found no justification for continued delays. DSS had facilitated multiple continuances since the child entered foster care, during which the child was thriving in an adoptive placement. | Mother's inability to provide a stable and safe home environment for the child. The child had been in foster care since 2017, with no significant improvement in the Mother's circumstances. | 05/01/2017 | The court upheld the termination of the Mother's parental rights, emphasizing the child's need for permanency and the Mother's failure to demonstrate substantial progress in addressing the conditions that led to the child's removal. | Wise County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) | Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Quesenberry v. Giles County Department of Social Services | 07/27/2021 | Laurianne Quesenberry | Suzanne Bowen | Giles County Department of Social Services | Richard Chidester, Zachary Smith (Guardian ad litem) | Giles County | Western | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to inability to provide stable housing and employment, despite receiving services from DSS. Children thrived in foster care and were placed for adoption. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and lack of stable housing. | 09/17/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Giles County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Radford v. Bedford County Department of Social Services | 03/01/2022 | Travis Radford | Christopher Rowland | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Brandon Butler, Brandon Baker (Guardian ad litem) | Bedford County | Piedmont | Huff, Athey, Friedman (Appeals Panel), Updike (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to address mental health issues, substance abuse, and housing instability. Despite extensive DSS services, including counseling and mental health assessments, father refused to engage with programs. The child, who had special needs, thrived in a foster home. Termination was determined to be in the child' best interests. | Mental health issues, substance abuse, and lack of housing. | 11/07/2019 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2), approving the goal of adoption. | Bedford County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Randolph v. Roanoke County Department of Social Services | 02/12/2019 | Kiara Randolph | Diana Perkinson | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Rachel W. Lower, Shannon Jones (Guardian ad litem) | Salem - City | Piedmont | Decker, Humphreys, O'Brien | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to noncompliance with medication, refusal of DSS services, and failure to maintain stable housing or provide for her childrens needs. The children thrived in foster care. | Neglect, unsafe living conditions, and noncompliance with mental health medication. | 08/16/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Roanoke County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Rasheed v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 04/16/2019 | Heaven Rasheed | Shannon Jones | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan (City Attorney), Heather Ferguson (Assistant City Attorney), Diana Perkinson (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Chafin, Malveaux, Haley (Appeals Panel), Clemens (Lower Court) | Mother’s parental rights were terminated following issues with substance abuse, neglect, and failure to comply with services. DSS initially became involved after mother reported being overwhelmed and fearing harm to her children. Subsequent involvement revealed drug use and unsafe conditions in the home. Despite multiple referrals for parenting, substance abuse, and domestic violence services, mother did not complete the required programs. The children, diagnosed with adjustment disorders and other behavioral conditions, received extensive treatment in foster care, and termination was deemed in their best interests. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe home environment. | 02/23/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Rayne v. Franklin County Department of Social Services | 03/16/2021 | Tara Rayne (a.k.a. Ashley Carter) | Tonya Janney | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Carolyn Furrow, Melissa Keen (Guardian ad litem) | Franklin County | Piedmont | Beales, Huff, Alston | The mother failed to protect her child from domestic violence, leaving M.J. in a neglectful environment with a history of CPS involvement. Despite being provided services and opportunities to reunify, the mother failed to comply or make necessary progress. | Failure to protect child from abuse, inability to secure stable housing, and neglect, with repeated CPS interventions. | 04/09/2019 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2), citing the child's need for stability and safety. | Franklin County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Redman v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 05/14/2024 | Timothy Cline | David Bowers, John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, James Cargill (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Decker, AtLee, Haley | Parents appealed the dispositional order approving foster care goals of relative placement and adoption for their child, who had special needs. The court upheld the decision, citing repeated failures to address domestic violence, substance abuse, and parenting deficiencies. | Chronic neglect, exposure to domestic violence, and parental substance abuse. | 02/01/2022 | Foster care goals of relative placement and adoption upheld. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Redman v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 10/29/2024 | Timothy Redman | David Bowers | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Timothy Spencer, James Cargill (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Athey, Callins, Frucci (Appeals Panel), Carson (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights to his teenage son, who has special needs, were terminated following chronic incarceration, substance abuse, and failure to engage with DSS services. DSS provided opportunities for father to work on reunification, but he remained disengaged. The child thrived in foster care, and termination was deemed in his best interests to allow adoption into a stable environment. | Neglect, unsafe living environment, and parental incapacity. | 02/18/2022 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Other/Unspecified | More details | ||
| Reece v. Henrico County Department of Social Services | 10/24/2023 | Amanda Reece | Amanda Reece | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Karen Dottore, Misty Whitehead (Guardian ad litem) | Henrico County | Central | Decker, Malveaux, Causey | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her inability to maintain sobriety, engage with DSS services, and provide a stable environment. Children thrived in foster care and benefitted from therapeutic services. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unstable living conditions. | 03/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Henrico County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Reid v. Warren County Department of Social Services | 04/12/2022 | Keeley Reid | Jason Ransom | Warren County Department of Social Services | Caitlin Jordan, Sarah Orris (Guardian ad Litem) | Warren County | Northern | Hupp, Decker, Ortiz, Causey | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to substance abuse, neglect, and failure to meet DSS's service requirements. Mother failed to consistently engage with DSS or maintain contact, citing incarceration and transitional living as barriers. | Substance abuse, neglect, lack of stable housing. | 05/08/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Warren County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Reinbold v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 09/21/2021 | Tammy Reinbold | Charles Haden | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Patrick Murphrey, Paul Hubert (Guardian ad litem) | Newport News - City | Eastern | Huff, AtLee, Malveaux | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to failure to maintain stable housing, address mental health issues, and provide for her children. DSS provided resources and services, but progress was insufficient. | Neglect, lack of stable housing, and inability to address mental health issues. | 05/30/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Richmond Department of Social Services v. Wells | 12/06/2022 | Richmond Department of Social Services | Keisha Dillard-Brady | Jazlene Wells, Damien Roane | Dorothea Kate O‚Leary, Paul Kellinger | Richmond - City | Central | O'Brien, AtLee, Haley | The child, J.R., was removed after being found with multiple bruises and healing rib fractures. Despite services offered by DSS, the parents failed to comply with most services, including therapy, anger management, and parenting coaching. The child remained in foster care for over two years and thrived with a foster family. | Physical abuse and neglect resulting in serious injuries, coupled with the parents‚ noncompliance with court-ordered services. | 02/01/2019 | The court terminated parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and approved the foster care goal of adoption. | Richmond Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Roebuck v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 11/04/2020 | Karen Roebuck | Herbert Taylor III | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Susan Hartman, Scott DeBruin (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Mother voluntarily placed her child in foster care citing her inability to care for the child due to untreated mental health issues. Mother did not complete required psychological evaluations or consistently participate in therapy. The child thrived in foster care and wished to be adopted. | Mother's untreated mental health issues and inability to provide a safe, stable environment. | 06/29/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), finding mother unable to remedy conditions for safe parenting. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(2) | Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Roloson v. Carroll County Department of Social Services | 07/09/2024 | Bradley Roloson | R. Munique | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Katie DeCoster, Joey Haynes (Guardian ad litem for the minor children) | Carroll County | Western | Athey, White, Frucci (Appeals Panel), Geisler (Lower Court) | Father’s parental rights were terminated following his conviction of child sexual abuse offenses against his older child, S.R., and other related crimes. Despite identifying some relatives for potential placement, none were deemed suitable due to their denial of the abuse and lack of compliance with training requirements. The children received therapy to address severe trauma. The court found termination of parental rights and adoption were in the best interests of the children. | Severe sexual abuse and neglect, both parents incarcerated for child sexual abuse crimes. | 11/25/2020 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1)-(2), and (E); approval of foster care goal of adoption. | Carroll County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(1)-(2), Code 16.1-283(E) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Ross v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 01/08/2019 | Ashley Ross | Mark Bodner | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Elizabeth Teare, Jessica Miller (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Humphreys, O'Brien, Bumgardner | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to failure to address substance abuse, mental health issues, and inconsistency in visitation, which caused emotional harm to the child. The child thrived in foster care. | Neglect, substance abuse, and inability to provide a stable environment. | 04/19/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Ryan Berry v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 04/12/2022 | Ryan Berry | Hyatt Shirkey | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook, Phillip Lingafelt (Guardian ad Litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Carson, Humphreys, Raphael | Father's parental rights terminated due to neglect, failure to complete DSS conditions, and lack of engagement with foster care services. Termination under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | Neglect, housing instability, and failure to comply with DSS requirements. | 07/12/2019 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Ryan Berry v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 11/01/2022 | Jamie Woodson | James Angel | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | David W. Shreve, Bryan Klein | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Petty, Raphael, Huff | Parents drug use and unsafe environment led to child removal. Maternal grandmother was deemed unfit due to mobility issues and dependency on others, while the child had special needs requiring active supervision. | Parental drug use, unsafe environment, and neglectful supervision. | 11/27/2019 | Parental rights were terminated. Grandmother‚ custody petition was denied due to her inability to meet the child‚ needs, and adoption was approved. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Sabir v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 05/28/2019 | Nasir Sabir | Phillip Lingafelt | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Valeria Cook (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Russell, AtLee, Frank (Appeals Panel), Clemens (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated after failing to address neglect and foster care requirements while incarcerated. The child, with severe developmental delays and medical conditions, thrived in foster care. Father did not engage with DSS after his release and failed to provide a plan for custody. Termination was deemed in the child' best interests. | Severe neglect, lack of housing, and parental incarceration. | 10/20/2016 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), approving the goal of adoption. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Saeed v. City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | 05/11/2021 | Adnan Saeed | Erin Dooley | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Patricia Joshi (Guardian ad litem) | Fredericksburg - City | Northern | Petty, Athey, Clements | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to protect his children from severe abuse, neglect, and lack of intervention despite long-term DSS involvement. Both daughters and the son supported termination. | Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, neglect, and failure to address the children's mental health needs. | 06/13/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Fredericksburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Salkay v. City of Charlottesville Department of Social Services | 10/01/2024 | Ayla Salkay | Christopher Graham | City of Charlottesville Department of Social Services | Samantha Freed, Anthony Martin (Guardian ad litem) | Charlottesville - City | Piedmont | Athey, Callins, Frucci (Appeals Panel), Worrell II (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated after repeated failures to engage with services addressing neglect and substance abuse. The child, A.S., placed in foster care since infancy, thrived in a stable foster home. Despite multiple attempts by DSS to provide support, mother showed minimal progress, and termination was ruled to be in the child' best interest. | Neglect, substance abuse, and failure to comply with services. | 08/04/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), with the goal of adoption. | City of Charlottesville Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Sawyers v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 06/01/2021 | Leslie Sawyers | Phillip Lingafelt | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Brooke Rosen (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Mother's parental rights to her child V.S. were terminated due to mental health issues, substance abuse, and a history of domestic violence. DSS provided extensive services, but mother did not show improvement. | Neglect, domestic violence, and mental health issues. | 04/15/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Self v. City of Bristol Department of Social Services | 12/10/2024 | Morgan Self | David Childers | City of Bristol Department of Social Services | Matthew Crum, William Rasnic | Bristol - City | Western | Malveaux, Fulton III, Kelsey (Appeals Panel), Johnson (Lower Court) | The case involved the termination of parental rights after one of the children suffered severe injuries from a dog attack, highlighting unsafe living conditions and neglect. The DSS found the home was unsanitary, with trash and harmful materials within children's reach. Although the mother attended some counseling sessions and parenting classes, she failed to demonstrate the capacity to provide a safe, stable environment. The children thrived in therapeutic foster care, where their developmental delays and nutritional deficiencies were addressed. The court terminated the mother's parental rights and approved adoption as the foster care goal. | Unsafe home conditions, neglect, and parental incapacity. | 03/01/2022 | Termination of parental rights and approval of adoption. | City of Bristol Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| September R. Lynn v. Campbell County Department of Social Services | 01/07/2020 | September Lynn | Aubrey Rosser Jr. | Campbell County Department of Social Services | David W. Shreve, George W. Nolley | Campbell County | Piedmont | Cook, Malveaux, Frank | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to persistent neglect, unsafe living conditions, and failure to comply with DSS services. Children thrived in foster care and required stability. | Neglect, poor hygiene, and unsanitary conditions. | 10/02/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption affirmed. | Campbell County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Shampine v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 08/29/2023 | Elaine Shampine | David Bowers | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Timothy Spencer, Jennifer Crook, Brad Braford (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | O'Brien, Teresa Huff, Glen Huff | The child was born substance-exposed to heroin and exhibited withdrawal symptoms. The mother's continued substance abuse, inability to complete treatment, and failure to provide a safe environment led to the child being placed in foster care. | Child born substance-exposed, continued maternal substance abuse, and failure to complete recommended rehabilitation services. | 07/22/2021 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2), citing the Mother's failure to address substance abuse issues and ensure the child's safety. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Shelton v. Norfolk Department of Human Services | 02/02/2021 | Suzanne Shelton | Tiffany Crawford | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Erikka Massie, Holly Lane (Guardian ad litem) | Norfolk - City | Eastern | Beales, Athey, Glen Huff | The children, A.S. and A.S.T., were removed due to medical neglect and chronic absenteeism from school. Despite DSS services, the mother failed to comply with required interventions, including evaluations and treatment plans. The children thrived in foster care. | Medical neglect, educational neglect, and refusal to comply with services provided by DSS. | 06/29/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), considering the children‚s best interests and prolonged foster care. | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Silver v. Norfolk Department of Human Services | 02/23/2021 | Rukeyia Silver | Romy Radin | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Bernard Pishko, Heather Kelley, Cullen Gibson (Guardian ad litem) | Norfolk - City | Eastern | O'Brien, Causey, Frank | The appellant's child, E.B., was removed due to ongoing domestic violence, mental health concerns, and homelessness. Despite services offered by DSS, the mother did not make progress in providing a stable and safe environment for her child. | Chronic homelessness, domestic violence, and failure to address mental health concerns. | 02/01/2016 | Parental rights were terminated under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), as the mother failed to remedy conditions within a reasonable time. | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Simms v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 02/04/2020 | Anita Simms | Douglas Steinberg | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub | Alexandria - City | Northern | Clark, Russell, AtLee | Mother tested positive for PCP during pregnancy, and the child was removed due to concerns about neglect, substance abuse, and mental illness. DSS reported mother' prior termination of parental rights to other children. The child thrived in a maternal relative's home while mother failed to comply with substance abuse programs. | Neglect, substance abuse, and mental health concerns. | 06/01/2018 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(E)(i). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Simms v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 06/15/2021 | Anita Simms | Teresa McGarrity | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Matthew W. Greene, Gerylee Baron (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Decker, Huff, Athey | Mother's parental rights to her twin daughters were terminated due to drug use during pregnancy, failure to obtain prenatal care, and inability to meet the children's needs. DSS had previously terminated her rights for three other children. | Substance abuse, neglect, and cognitive limitations impacting parenting capacity. | 07/26/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Simms v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 04/05/2022 | Anita Simms | Neal Goldberg | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Matthew W. Greene, Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub | Alexandria - City | Northern | Beales, Lorish, Annunziata (Appeals Panel), Kemler (Lower Court) | This case concerned the termination of parental rights for a mother with a history of substance abuse and neglect, including testing positive for PCP during pregnancy and failing to engage in mental health treatment. The mother had previously lost custody of three other children, and the Alexandria DSS found she did not comply with substance abuse programs, failed to attend required drug tests, and provided limited cooperation with service providers. The children, twins born prematurely, made developmental progress in foster care, and their foster placement provided a stable environment. The court affirmed termination of parental rights and approved the goal of adoption. | Substance abuse, mental health issues, and previous terminations of parental rights for other children. | 07/01/2018 | Termination of parental rights. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(E)(i), Code 16.1-283(B) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Sites-Long v. Radford City Department of Social Services | 03/01/2022 | Jessica Sites-Long | Ryan Hamrick | Radford City Department of Social Services | Anne Park Brinckman, Zachary Smith (Guardian ad litem) | Radford - City | Western | Showalter, Huff, Athey, Friedman | Mother's parental rights to five children were terminated due to severe domestic violence, mental health instability, substance abuse, and failure to comply with DSS-provided services. Despite intensive efforts by DSS, including counseling, parenting programs, and protective orders, mother violated court orders, engaged in criminal behavior, and failed to address housing and substance abuse issues. The children, who suffered significant trauma, were placed in foster care or adoptive homes, where they began to stabilize. | Domestic violence, substance abuse, mental health issues, and failure to provide a safe environment. | 03/20/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2), with the goal of adoption. | Radford City Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Smith v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 06/27/2023 | Russell Smith Jr. | Devanshi Patel | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub, Matthew W. Greene, Luis Chinchilla (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Athey, Ortiz, Clements | Father failed to provide stable housing or manage substance abuse and mental health concerns. The children were removed after the father violated safety plans designed to protect them from the mother's substance abuse. Both children, R.S. and S.S., thrived in foster care. | Father violated safety plans, allowing unsupervised contact with the mother who had unresolved substance abuse issues. Housing and mental health instability. | 03/09/2020 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), citing failure to address mental health and substance abuse issues. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Smith v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 06/04/2019 | Amanda Smith | Wayne Inge | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Daniel Callaghan, Heather Ferguson, Sarah Jane Newton (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel), Clemens (Lower Court) | Mother's parental rights were terminated following ongoing domestic violence, neglect, and unstable home conditions. Despite participating in numerous services, including parenting classes, counseling, and psychiatric treatment, she failed to remedy the issues leading to foster care. The children thrived in foster care, and the court deemed termination in their best interests. | Domestic violence, neglect, and lack of supervision. | 06/27/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Smith v. Commonwealth | 08/15/2023 | Hank Larkin Smith Jr. | Kristin Paulding | Commonwealth of Virginia | Elizabeth Kiernan Fitzgerald, Jason Miyares | Norfolk - City | Eastern | AtLee, Teresa Huff, Chaney | The appellant, Smith, was convicted of felony homicide and child neglect after failing to intervene or provide proper care when his son, L.C., was abused and later died due to blunt force trauma. Evidence revealed a history of neglect and abuse by the appellant and others in the household, which culminated in the child's death. | Chronic neglect and failure to protect the child from ongoing abuse. | 02/01/2018 | The appellate court affirmed the conviction, finding sufficient evidence of willful neglect and causation regarding the child's injuries and death. | Commonwealth of Virginia | Code 18.2-33, 18.2-371.1 | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Smith v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 09/21/2021 | Ebony Manns-Smith | Mark Bodner | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | May Shallal, Perry Garson (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | AtLee, Fulton, Friedman | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to ongoing substance abuse, mental health issues, and inappropriate behavior during visitation. Despite services, she did not address the issues. | Substance abuse, neglect, and unsafe living conditions. | 11/16/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Smith v. Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | 11/16/2021 | Hank Smith Jr. | Tania Rodriguez | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Sheila Paladino, Lynn Svonavec (Guardian ad litem) | Rockingham County | Northern | O'Brien, Callins, Annunziata (Appeals Panel), Albertson (Lower Court) | Father' parental rights were terminated following the death of one child and the severe abuse of another while in his care. Despite efforts to place the children with him, father failed to provide a safe environment. The court cited 'aggravated circumstances' and deemed termination necessary for the surviving child' welfare. | Severe abuse, neglect, and the death of a sibling. | 02/23/2018 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(1), (C)(2), and (E)(iv). | Harrisonburg Rockingham Social Services District | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(E)(iv) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Sonberg v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 06/25/2019 | Evan Sonberg | W. Patzig | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Rachel Evans, Carla Kithcart (Guardian ad litem) | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel), Padrick (Lower Court) | Father' parental rights were terminated following repeated criminal activities, drug-related incidents, and failure to engage in services. The child was placed in foster care due to neglect and unsafe living conditions. Despite DSS' efforts, father failed to participate in parenting or substance abuse programs. The child, born with developmental delays, thrived in foster care with improved health and stability. | Neglect, criminal activity, and unsafe environment. | 01/18/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Spicer v. Cumberland County Department of Social Services | 09/22/2020 | Jennifer Spicer | James Cooke Jr. | Cumberland County Department of Social Services | E. Wright Jr., Matthew Friedman (Guardian ad litem) | Cumberland County | Central | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to her incarceration, substance abuse history, and inability to establish a plan for the child's future. DSS provided limited services due to her incarceration but arranged for regular supervised phone calls. The child thrived in foster care after being removed from the grandMother's unsafe home. | Mother's incarceration, neglect, and inability to maintain a stable environment for the child. | 06/08/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2), finding it in the best interests of the child. | Cumberland County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Sprinkle v. City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | 09/26/2023 | Amanda Sprinkle | John Koehler | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Jennifer Crook, Timothy Spencer, Sarah Jane Newton (Guardian ad litem) | Roanoke - City | Piedmont | Huff, Athey, Fulton | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to persistent cognitive impairments, inability to manage the needs of three high-needs children, and failure to demonstrate parenting skills after receiving services for two years. | Neglect, unsafe home conditions, and exposure to domestic violence. | 10/29/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Roanoke Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Spurlock v. Commonwealth | 06/04/2024 | Curtis Spurlock | Andrew Harman | Commonwealth of Virginia | Lauren Campbell, Jason Miyares (Attorney General) | Wythe County | Western | Causey, Lorish, White | Father was convicted of multiple counts of sexual offenses against his children, including rape and object sexual penetration. Convictions upheld on appeal. | Severe sexual abuse of children. | 06/14/2021 | Convictions upheld; sentences affirmed. | Commonwealth of Virginia | Various criminal statutes (specific to sexual offenses) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Swarray v. Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 06/27/2023 | Deborah Swarray | Adam Elfenbein | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub, Matthew W. Greene, Luis Chinchilla (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Athey, Ortiz, Clements | The children, R.S. and S.S., were removed after being born substance-exposed. Mother's ongoing substance abuse, untreated trauma, and failure to comply with treatment plans resulted in continued foster care placement. | Children were born substance-exposed, and mother failed to address substance abuse and untreated trauma. | 03/09/2020 | Parental rights terminated under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), finding Mother's failure to demonstrate progress within a reasonable time. | Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Taylor v. City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | 10/01/2019 | Stephanie Taylor | Devanshi Patel | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Joanna Anderson, George McAndrews, Frank Aschmann (Guardian ad litem) | Alexandria - City | Northern | Beales, Huff, Annunziata (Appeals Panel), Clark (Lower Court) | The case involved the termination of parental rights for Stephanie Taylor regarding her children N.J., A.A., and E.B., due to her history of substance abuse, mental health issues, and incidents of domestic violence. The children were removed after a suicide attempt by the mother and ongoing concerns about instability and safety. Despite some initial engagement, the mother failed to complete counseling, therapy, and substance abuse programs. The court cited her inability to maintain a safe, stable environment for her children. The termination of her parental rights was upheld, approving the foster care goals of adoption for A.A. and E.B. | Substance abuse, suicide attempts, and inability to provide a stable and safe environment. | 02/23/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goals of adoption for A.A. and E.B. | City of Alexandria Department of Community and Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Thomasson v. Chesterfield County Department of Social Services | 11/09/2021 | George Thomasson, III | Michelle Snell | Chesterfield County Department of Social Services | Michael Kozak, Jennifer Newman (Guardian ad litem) | Chesterfield County | Central | Beales, Athey, Lorish | Father’s parental rights to his child S.T. were terminated due to persistent substance abuse, refusal to comply with treatment and drug tests, and lack of visitation. The father failed to make substantial progress over the course of the child’s foster care placement. | Substance abuse, refusal to cooperate with services, and lack of consistent visitation or communication with the child. | 03/01/2019 | Terminated parental rights under Code § 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). Approved adoption goal. | Chesterfield County Department of Social Services | § 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Thompson v. Richmond Department of Social Services | 05/05/2020 | Alice Thompson | John Parsons | Richmond Department of Social Services | Keisha Dillard-Brady, James Johnson | Richmond - City | Central | Snukals, Glen Huff, Annunziata | Mother's parental rights were terminated due to a history of substance abuse, domestic violence, and failure to comply with DSS services. The court found no suitable relative placement, citing issues with the maternal aunt's fitness and stability. | Substance abuse, neglect, unsafe housing, and domestic violence. | 03/02/2017 | Termination of parental rights affirmed. Foster care goal of adoption was approved; no suitable relative placement found. | Richmond Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(A1) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Thornwell v. City of Hampton Department of Social Services | 09/12/2023 | Fletcher Thornwell | Charles Haden | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Cheran Cordell Ivery, Olivia Alexander, Christopher Young (Guardian ad litem) | Hampton - City | Eastern | Beales, Teresa Huff, Chaney | The child sustained severe head trauma diagnosed as abusive, with parents as the only caregivers. DSS found no plausible accidental explanation. Custody was transferred to the maternal grandmother to ensure safety, as the parents provided inconsistent accounts of the injuries. | Abusive head trauma diagnosed by medical professionals, lack of a credible accidental explanation, and the parents' failure to protect the child. | 07/27/2020 | Affirmed the finding of abuse/neglect and transfer of custody to the maternal grandmother, prioritizing the child's safety. | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-278.2(A) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Tibbs v. Fairfax County Department of Family Services | 11/16/2021 | Tamela Tibbs | Kimberly Chadwick | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | May Shallal (Assistant County Attorney), Robin Kozin-Angelo (Guardian ad litem) | Fairfax County | Northern | Russell, Raphael, Clements (Appeals Panel), White (Lower Court) | Mother’s parental rights were terminated after her failure to comply with services addressing her mental health issues, housing instability, and inability to provide for the child. DSS removed the child shortly after birth due to a history of parental rights termination for the child’s sibling and concerns of neglect. Despite services, mother remained noncompliant, belligerent, and failed to demonstrate progress in parenting or mental health stability. Termination was deemed in the child’s best interest, as the child thrived in foster care. | Prior termination of parental rights, mental health issues, housing instability, and neglect. | 08/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and (E)(i), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Fairfax County Department of Family Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues | More details | ||
| Tinsley v. Albemarle County Department of Social Services | 11/17/2020 | Franchon Tinsley | Morgan Cox | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Susan Baumgartner, Stephanie Commander (Guardian ad litem) | Albemarle County | Piedmont | O'Brien, Malveaux, Frank | Mother failed to comply with DSS service plans, including obtaining stable housing, psychological evaluations, and parenting mentorship. Children were removed due to domestic violence, homelessness, and neglect. DSS provided services, but mother did not demonstrate substantial progress. | Domestic violence, homelessness, neglect, and failure to meet the children‚s basic needs. | 04/14/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). The court found no reasonable likelihood that mother could remedy the conditions. | Albemarle County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Tyler v. Culpeper County Department of Social Services | 05/26/2020 | John Tyler Jr. | Ryan Rakness | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Shelia Jane Weimer, Ligia Smith | Culpeper County | Northern | Beales, Huff, Fitzpatrick | Father, after years of incarceration and financial instability, failed to meet DSS conditions for regaining custody. Child showed severe trauma and needed stable foster care. Father demonstrated limited capacity to provide care despite services offered. | Reports of physical abuse, neglect, and unstable living conditions by the parents. | 09/12/2017 | The court affirmed the termination of parental rights, emphasizing father‚ inability to address the child‚ needs or maintain a safe environment. The foster care goal of adoption was approved. | Culpeper County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2), Code 16.1-283(B) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| Ventura v. Winchester Department of Social Services | 10/18/2022 | Alexandra Ventura | Jason Ransom | Winchester Department of Social Services | Beth Coyne, Sarah Orris | Winchester - City | Northern | Eldridge IV, Glen Huff, Raphael | Mother's six children were removed after testing positive for methamphetamines at birth. Despite extensive DSS services, mother failed to complete substance abuse programs, maintain stable housing, or comply with drug tests. The children thrived in foster care, and the court terminated parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B). | Substance abuse, neglect, unsafe housing, and repeated drug exposure to children. | 05/01/2020 | Termination of parental rights upheld. Foster care goal of adoption was approved due to mother‚ inability to comply with reunification services. | Winchester Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Wade v. Amherst County Department of Social Services | 10/27/2020 | Steve Wade Jr. | Brady Nicks | Amherst County Department of Social Services | Joanna Anderson, Jill Schaub, Matthew Greene, Luis Chinchilla (Guardian ad litem) | Amherst County | Piedmont | Humphreys, Athey, Clements | The children were removed due to truancy, neglect, and unsafe living conditions. Despite DSS efforts to locate suitable relatives for placement, no viable options emerged. The children thrived in foster care while the father failed to demonstrate adequate progress or stability. | Neglect, chronic truancy, and failure to provide a safe and stable home environment. | 02/07/2018 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(B), focusing on the children's well-being and best interests. | Amherst County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Wade v. City of Hampton Department of Social Services | 11/23/2021 | Oliver Wade | Romeo Lumaban | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | L. Olivia Wiggins, Cheran Cordell Ivery, Tier L.T. Burks (Guardian ad litem) | Hampton - City | Eastern | Huff, Ortiz, Friedman (Appeals Panel), Gaten (Lower Court) | Father' parental rights were terminated following severe physical and sexual abuse of his children. The twins, aged five, were padlocked in bedrooms and subjected to neglect, leading to severe trauma. Father was also charged with sexually assaulting his stepdaughter. DSS attempted to locate the father after his release, but he failed to engage with services or attempt reunification. Termination was deemed in the twins' best interests. | Severe physical abuse, sexual abuse allegations, and neglect. | 02/01/2019 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Walker v. City of Hampton Department of Social Services | 03/05/2019 | Harry Walker | Joshua Goff | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Kendall Bynum, Lola Rodriguez Perkins, Rachel Madden (Guardian ad litem) | Hampton - City | Eastern | Beales, Huff, Clements | Father's parental rights were terminated due to failure to cooperate with DSS services, unstable housing, and lack of progress in visitation. DSS provided numerous services to mother's, but the situation did not improve. | Neglect, inadequate supervision, and unsafe living conditions. | 05/02/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) and (C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Walker v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 03/17/2020 | Jennifer Walker | Catherine Paxson | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Elena Ilardi | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Lewis, O'Brien, Malveaux | Mother's parental capacity was questioned due to a long history of domestic violence, neglect, and unsanitary living conditions. DSS identified multiple violations of court orders, failed cooperation, and unsafe environments for the children. | Domestic violence, unsanitary conditions, failure to comply with protective orders. | 06/07/2018 | The court upheld the protective order and supervised visitation requirements based on evidence of risk to the children. | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(B) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence, Unsanitary Living Conditions | More details | ||
| Washington v. Buckingham County Department of Social Services | 08/13/2024 | China Washington | Roger Stough | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | E. Wright Jr., Carter Allen (Guardian ad litem) | Buckingham County | Central | Decker, O’Brien, Causey (Appeals Panel), Blessing (Lower Court) | Mother’s parental rights were terminated following long-standing issues of neglect, domestic violence, and housing instability. DSS intervened after repeated incidents of inadequate supervision, reports of unsafe living conditions, and concerns about hygiene and safety. Despite services provided, including parenting classes, supervised visitation, and housing assistance, mother failed to make substantial progress. The court cited her inability to provide a stable and safe environment for her children. Termination was deemed in the children's best interests. | Neglect, unsafe housing, inadequate supervision, and domestic violence. | 07/20/2021 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and (C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Weiford v. City of Hampton Department of Social Services | 03/05/2019 | Lela Weiford | Charles Haden | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Kendall Bynum, Lola Rodriguez Perkins, Rachel Madden (Guardian ad litem) | Hampton - City | Eastern | Beales, Huff, Clements | Mother's parental rights to seven children were terminated due to repeated inadequate supervision, failure to comply with safety conditions during trial placements, and inability to protect children from harm. DSS provided extensive services, but issues persisted. | Inadequate supervision, neglect, and failure to protect children from harmful individuals. | 05/02/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Hampton Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Weller v. Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | 06/11/2019 | Raymond Weller | Brenda Greene | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Robert Beard, Cynthia Edwards, Carolyn Seklii (Guardian ad litem) | Spotsylvania County | Northern | Petty, Alston, Annunziata (Appeals Panel), Rigual (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights to his two children were terminated following a history of substance abuse, criminal activity, and repeated foster care placements. Despite DSS services, father failed to remedy the unsafe living conditions and failed to comply with reunification requirements. The children thrived in foster care and bonded with their adoptive family. | Substance abuse, criminal activity, and unsafe home environment. | 10/02/2015 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Parent Criminal Issues | More details | ||
| White v. City of Hopewell Department of Social Services | 03/26/2019 | Jennifer White | Jean McKeen | City of Hopewell Department of Social Services | Joan ODonnell, Christopher Ackerman (Guardian ad litem) | Hopewell - City | Central | Humphreys, Petty, Chafin | Parental rights terminated due to repeated failure to comply with protective orders, homelessness, substance abuse issues, and lack of progress despite services offered by DSS. Two children remained with their maternal grandFather's, while two others were placed in foster care. | Substance abuse, homelessness, and exposure of children to domestic violence. | 09/02/2016 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2). Foster care goal of adoption approved. | City of Hopewell Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), (C)(1), and (C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Whitener v. Pulaski County Department of Social Services | 09/10/2019 | James Whitener Sr. | Suzanne Bowen | Pulaski County Department of Social Services | Michael Sobey, Roy David Warburton (Guardian ad litem) | Pulaski County | Western | Beales, Huff, Clements (Appeals Panel), Finch (Lower Court) | Father' parental rights were terminated after failing to comply with substance abuse treatment, visitation, and other DSS services. Father was incarcerated for significant periods and admitted ongoing substance use. The child, born substance-exposed, thrived in foster care with specialized therapy for developmental delays. The court ruled that termination was in the child' best interests. | Substance abuse, incarceration, and failure to provide a safe environment. | 03/16/2016 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(1), approving the foster care goal of adoption. | Pulaski County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Whitmer v. Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | 07/23/2019 | Robert Whitmer | Brian Choisser | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Robert Beard, Carolyn Seklii (Guardian ad litem) | Spotsylvania County | Northern | Russell, AtLee, Frank (Appeals Panel), Ellis (Lower Court) | Father's parental rights were terminated due to chronic substance abuse, neglect, and domestic violence concerns. Despite DSS services since 2015, father failed to demonstrate the ability to provide a safe and stable environment. The children, who had special needs, thrived in foster care, and the court approved the goal of adoption. | Substance abuse, unsafe living conditions, and failure to comply with protective orders. | 06/01/2017 | Termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and approval of adoption goal. | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Whitmer v. Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | 03/30/2021 | Lisa Whitmer, Robert Whitmer | Joseph Kirchgessner, Gary Godman | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Robin Krueger, Carolyn Seklii (Guardian ad litem) | Spotsylvania County | Northern | Humphreys, Teresa Huff, Annunziata | Parents displayed ongoing substance abuse, neglect, and repeated violations of protective orders. DSS removed the children after a violation resulted in fear among the children. Parents failed to attend services or show progress, with minimal contact with the children during foster care. | Substance abuse, neglect, and inability to follow court-ordered protections. Children displayed fear due to prior neglect and parents' violations. | 06/01/2017 | Affirmed termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(B) and 16.1-283(C)(2), noting that the parents failed to address the conditions that led to removal. | Spotsylvania County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B), 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Williams v. City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | 11/23/2021 | Ashley Williams | Jennifer Dilworth | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Mark Stiles, Christopher Boynton, Brad Hudgins, Edrie Pfeiffer (Guardian ad litem) | Virginia Beach - City | Eastern | Humphreys, Causey, Frank (Appeals Panel), Croshaw (Lower Court) | Mother's appeal was dismissed after she failed to appear in circuit court for her trial challenging the termination of parental rights. The court found her failure to appear unjustified and upheld the termination, ruling it was in the child' best interests. | Neglect, unsafe environment, and lack of engagement with DSS services. | 01/28/2019 | Dismissal of appeal; termination of parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | City of Virginia Beach Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Williams v. Lynchburg Department of Social Services | 11/29/2022 | William Williams II | Yvonne Schewel | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Hope Townes, Lisa W. Vogel (Guardian ad litem) | Lynchburg - City | Piedmont | Malveaux, Ortiz, Causey | The father's children were removed following allegations of abuse by his girlfriend, his suicide attempt, and ongoing substance use. Despite services offered by DSS, the father failed to maintain employment, stable housing, or participate fully in services. The children thrived in foster care. | Allegations of abuse by the Father's girlfriend, Father's suicide attempt, and failure to provide a safe and stable environment. | 02/01/2020 | The court terminated parental rights under Code 16.1-283(C)(2) and approved the foster care goal of adoption. | Lynchburg Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Wilson v. Hanover County Department of Social Services | 11/26/2019 | Deborah Wilson | John Working | Hanover County Department of Social Services | Dennis Walter, Lisa Ashworth Seward, Catherine Scott (Guardian ad Litem) | Hanover County | Central | Harris, Russell, Haley | Mother's parental rights terminated due to repeated neglect, substance abuse, and failure to complete substance abuse and mental health programs. Termination under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Substance abuse, mental health concerns, and failure to provide a safe environment. | 04/16/2018 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). | Hanover County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Mental Health Issues, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Wilson v. Norfolk Department of Human Services | 11/10/2020 | Fathima Wilson | B. Gibson | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Erikka Massie, Bernard Pishko, Romy Radin (Guardian ad litem) | Norfolk - City | Eastern | Beales, Huff, Annunziata | The child was removed due to neglect, unstable housing, and mother's ongoing substance abuse. Despite services provided by DSS, mother was unable to maintain stable housing or comply consistently with treatment plans and safety requirements. | Neglect, unstable housing, and ongoing substance abuse. | 04/30/2015 | Termination of parental rights affirmed under Code 16.1-283(C)(2), prioritizing the child's stability and safety. | Norfolk Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Substance Abuse, Neglect/Unsafe Home, Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
| Wilson v. Russell County Department of Social Services | 05/10/2022 | Mickey Wilson | David Tiller | Russell County Department of Social Services | M. Katherine Patton, Bradley Pyott | Russell County | Western | Moore, O'Brien, Raphael | Father's parental rights were terminated after failing to maintain suitable housing or remedy conditions leading to removal. Despite services offered, the living environment remained hazardous for the child. | Unsafe housing and inability to meet the child's basic needs. | 06/17/2019 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(2). Adoption deemed in the child's best interest. | Russell County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(2) | Other/Unspecified, Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Witcher v. City of Newport News Department of Human Services | 10/06/2020 | Ashley Witcher | Charles Haden | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Pamela Bates, Rebecca Lawrence (Guardian ad litem) | Newport News - City | Eastern | Russell, AtLee, Haley | Mother's children were removed due to unsafe living conditions, neglect, and alleged abuse. Despite DSS efforts, mother did not comply with housing or parental requirements, and the children showed significant progress in foster care. | Unsafe living conditions, neglect, and failure to meet parental responsibilities. | 10/17/2017 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(C)(1), (C)(2), and (E)(i), focusing on the children's need for stability. | City of Newport News Department of Human Services | Code 16.1-283(C)(1), (C)(2), (E)(i) | Neglect/Unsafe Home | More details | ||
| Yates v. Buckingham County Department of Social Services | 05/30/2023 | Martin Yates | Matthew Friedman | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | E.M. Wright Jr., Brooke Teefey (Guardian ad litem) | Buckingham County | Central | Humphreys, White, Frank | The father's parental rights were terminated after his child suffered burns and malnourishment while in his care. The child was developmentally delayed and showed significant improvement in foster care. The father failed to provide safe living conditions or seek timely medical care for the child. | Severe physical abuse, failure to provide medical care, malnourishment, and unsafe living conditions. | 12/01/2021 | Termination of parental rights upheld under Code 16.1-283(B) and (E)(iv), citing abuse and failure to address underlying conditions. | Buckingham County Department of Social Services | Code 16.1-283(B) and (E)(iv) | Physical/Sexual Abuse or Domestic Violence | More details | ||
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