Legal Aid Center of Southern Nevada Voulentters

A one-month-old baby girl is currently in CCFS (Clark County Family Services) custody due to parental drug abuse and inadequate supervision on part of the mother.  The mother’s current incarcerated status renders her incapable of providing a sustainable environment suitable for her child’s safety. A history of drug abuse has resulted in the infant being substance-dependent upon delivery. Currently, this baby girl is in the NICU experiencing withdrawal symptoms and needs an attorney to represent her wishes and legal rights. The next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 12. 

A sibling group consisting of five children ages 9,7,7, 6, and 2 years old, is in custody of CCFS (Clark County Family Services) due to reports of inadequate supervision and shelter against the parents. These children have been placed at risk of danger due to exposure to unsafe environments caused by the parent’s unhoused status. At points, the children were unhoused and residing with their parents at a local park. The most recent incident, which altered CCFS to the situation, was caused by the mother placing the children with a non-guardian upon her eviction. The parents have had multiple encounters with CCFS stemming from similar concerns. These children require an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on November 6th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. in Courtroom 13.

A 16-year old girl is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns of parental neglect and inadequate supervision. Several reports indicate that the mother of this child encourages participation in the distribution of drugs to underaged children in the community and has repeatedly withdrawn her children from school to engage in the selling of illicit substances. Along with concurrent drug abuse, the mother fails to provide proper supervision of her child, resulting in a non-guardian non-relative caretaker allegedly sexually abusing this young girl. This child requires an attorney to represent her legal rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation. The next hearing is scheduled for January 23rd, 2025, at 3:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.

A two-year old baby boy is currently in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of physical risk and neglect. The mother of this child tested positive for multiple illicit drugs and was reported as using these substances throughout the duration of her pregnancy. Consequently, the child was born substance-dependent and experienced withdrawal symptoms upon delivery. The mother has another open case with the Department due to substance abuse, domestic violence, and housing insecurity. She has failed to submit to regular required drug-testing and has made minimal progress toward behavioral change. This baby needs an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on April 8th, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 7. 

A 12-year old boy came into Clark County Family Services (CCFS) custody due to reports of inadequate supervision. CCFS was alerted to the situation when the mother of this child, who suffers from several untreated mental health conditions, left this vulnerable child unattended for a week during her out-of-state travels. Additionally, the mother, who acts as the child’s primary caregiver, is unable to provide the necessary resources for her child’s wellbeing– it was discovered that the mother was facing eviction and subsequent housing insecurity. At this time, this boy is in need of an attorney to represent his legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place.  The next hearing is scheduled for March 18th, 2025, at 2:15 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A 10-year old boy was brought into custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to various concerns of parental neglect. Reports of inadequate shelter alerted CCFS to the situation– both the mother and the child were found to reside within a small vehicle. It is in this residence, that the mother was found to both store and regularly administer illicit substances; the usage of such substances severely alters the mother’s ability to properly care for her child. This child’s mother has several charges for violent and aggressive behaviors. Concerningly, this child has had his educational opportunities deprived– at 10 years old, he is unable to recall his last memory in the classroom setting. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to represent his legal rights, the next hearing is on December 19th, 2024, and will take place in Courtroom 12. 

Currently, a newborn infant girl is in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns regarding parental fitness and capability for child-rearing. The parents have an ongoing, separate dependency case revolving around the removal of their two other children due to persistent parental drug abuse. Both parents demonstrate an inability to manage their use of illegal drugs, resulting in this newborn infant being born substance-dependent upon delivery. At this time, this vulnerable infant requires an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is scheduled for January 8th, 2025, and will take place in Courtroom 10.

A newborn infant baby girl, less than one month old, is in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of negligent treatment, inadequate treatment, and physical risk perpetrated by the child’s mother. This child’s mother experiences severe mental health issues resulting in abnormal behaviors rendering her incapable of proper child-rearing. Additionally, the mother has been noncompliant with treatment prescribed for these mental health concerns and is currently under legal psychiatric hold at an emergency care facility. Before her admittance into this emergency care facility, the mother was unhoused, abusing illicit drugs, and lacked financial resources to care for her newborn child. At this time, this vulnerable infant is in need of legal representation and advocacy. The next hearing is on December 11th, 2024, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.

An infant baby boy is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services due to charges of neglect, parental drug use, and potential harm to the child. Both parents demonstrate reckless behavior, caused by their apparent long-term drug use. The father of this child has a string of prior arrests relating to violent activity, including burglary, domestic violence, and assault. Both the mother and father fail to demonstrate sufficient parental knowledge and are unable to provide a healthy, safe environment for their baby boy. Both parents recognize their inability to care for the child and are willing to cede guardianship to the paternal grandmother, who already cares for another one of their children previously removed from parental custody. This vulnerable infant is in need of legal representation and advocacy. The next hearing is on February 18th, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11.

A sibling pair consisting of a 13-year old and 5-year old was removed from their parents by Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of sexual assault, domestic violence, and substance abuse against the parents. The removal was conducted in response to a report from the sibling pair’s sister indicating a sexual assault perpetrated by the father. These siblings are part of a case consisting of many children, all removed under the same circumstances, and have conflicting accounts of the allegation and require respective representation to voice their perspectives. This pair of sisters need an attorney to represent their wishes and legal rights as to permanency, placement, visitation and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on January 8th, 2025, at 10:15 a.m. in Courtroom 11.

A newborn infant is currently in the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to multiple concerns of both physical neglect and risk perpetrated by the infant’s parent. The mother admitted to self-administering illicit substances throughout the pregnancy, even stating that she used these substances on the day of her infant baby’s birth. Born substance-dependent, this vulnerable infant battles several withdrawal symptoms and requires intensive medical care. The mother has had a previous child removed by CCFS in a separate closed case and now poses an immediate danger to her newest child’s safety and well-being. This newborn baby requires an attorney to advocate for her rights; the next hearing is to be determined and will take place in Courtroom 13. 

Two sisters, a 6-year old child and a 5-month old infant, have been removed from parental custody and placed into the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of physical risk and abuse. The parents of these children have an extensive prior record of unfit behavior, including substance abuse, neglect, and criminality. There are recorded instances of physical abuse occurring within the household, mainly perpetrated by the children’s stepfather. This abuse has been observed to severely disrupt the children’s emotional well-being. Additionally, the eldest child, who is currently represented by separate counsel, has alleged sexual assault by the stepfather. It is also indicated that these children’s educational resources are compromised due to parental apathy, resulting in a series of truancies. This sibling pair originates from a larger group of five siblings.  These two sisters require an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights, the next hearing is on June 4th, 2025 in Courtroom 11.

A group of five siblings consisting of a 14-year old, 3-year old, a pair of 1-year old twins, and a 5-month old infant, were removed from their home and placed in custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to allegations of neglect and abuse. The mother’s rampant alcohol use put her children at extreme physical risk— the children’s mother, while inebriated, compelled her underaged daughter to operate a vehicle. This child subsequently crashed the vehicle into the neighbor’s property, triggering a response by CCFS. The children’s stepfather, who has several prior charges of sex crimes against children, has been given access to the residence by the children’s mother. This family has an extensive history with CCFS, having multiple children removed in the past. At this time, these siblings are in need of an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights. The next hearing is on January 8th, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 11.