2025-009110
A 17-year-old girl has been removed from parental custody and placed under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of domestic violence and parental substance abuse. The father has an extensive history of domestic abuse towards the mother, which persists despite previous police intervention. Additionally, the father is a habitual substance abuser. The mother remains connected to the father, despite the danger it poses to her children. The next hearing is on January 29th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2025-013160
A 7-year-old boy is under the custody of Clark County Family Services following reports of domestic abuse occurring within the household. The mother and father engage in physically aggressive acts within the vicinity of the child– the father has been identified as the main perpetrator of this violence. The violence within the household places the child at risk. Now, he requires an attorney to advocate for his rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on April 7th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 11.
2025-013920
A 3-month-old infant girl is under the custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. Both parents are habitual drug abusers, the mother had been regularly self-administering illicit substances throughout her pregnancy. This resulted in the child being born substance-exposed. Now, this infant girl requires an attorney to represent her legal rights as to permanency, placement, and to ensure appropriate services are allocated. The next hearing is on April 16th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2025-014083
A 1-month-old infant girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental drug abuse. Both parents are chemically dependent on illicit substances such as meth, fentanyl, and other opiates. The mother admitted to using these substances during her pregnancy. Both parents have addictive patterns of behavior that are uncontrolled and could leave the minor in an unsafe or precarious situation. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to advocate on her behalf. The next hearing is on March 12th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
2025-014648
A newborn baby boy, less than one month old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to parental drug abuse, lack of resources, and mental health concerns. The mother of this child is a long-time habitual substance abuser and was actively abusing drugs throughout her pregnancy. Currently, the mother is homeless and resides in a tent– she is unable to secure a suitable environment for her child. Additionally, the mother has several untreated mental illnesses that impair her ability to provide for her child. The next hearing is on February 4th, 2026, at 2 p.m. in Courtroom 9.
2025-014851
An infant girl, two months old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse. The child was removed from parental custody after it was discovered that the mother had been administering illicit substances throughout her pregnancy. This resulted in the child being born substance dependent and demonstrating withdrawal symptoms. The father of this child fails to retain custody. The next hearing is on January 28th, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 10.
2025-014863
A 7-year-old boy is currently under the custody of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to concerns regarding parental mental health and lack of resources. At the time of the incident, the mother and child were residing at a hotel where the child was observed alone in the hallway. The mother was acting erratically and medication bottles were observed on the guest room bed where the child had access. The mother has several mental health diagnoses and is unemployed. Currently, she lacks the financial stability to provide stable housing for her young child. The next hearing is on January 20th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-014882
A newborn infant girl, one-month-old, was removed from parental custody due to parental substance abuse. Both the mother and father have a history of drug use. The mother admitted to using illicit substances throughout the duration of her pregnancy, resulting in her child being substance-dependent upon delivery. Additionally, both parents lack suitable housing to shelter this newborn. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to represent their legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is on January 27th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 12.
2025-015080
A 12-year-old boy is in the care of Clark County Family Services due to allegations of domestic violence occurring within the household. It is reported that the mother is frequently abused by her live-in boyfriend. These violent assaults often occur in front of the child, who attempts to intervene and rescue his mother from the attacks. The mother refuses to receive help from social services and allows the boyfriend access to the residence despite the harm it poses to her son. This young boy requires an attorney to advocate for his rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on May 5th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015251
A 5-year-old child has been removed from parental custody following revelations of physical abuse occurring in the household. The mother and her boyfriend were investigated by Clark County Family Services following reports of notable bruising on several children under their care. This child, the 5-year-old boy, reports witnessing physical abuse in the household. This little boy is at physical risk and is especially vulnerable due to his age– he requires an attorney to advocate for his rights. The next hearing is on March 30th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015260
A 4-year-old boy was removed from parental custody following allegations of physical abuse. This child is shuffled between the care of his father and his mother, frequently moving between state lines. On occasion, the mother and this child have slept in a car due to a lack of resources. It is reported that this boy suffers physical abuse under the care of both sets of caregivers– visible bruising is seen on this child as a result of severe physical disciplining. The next hearing is on March 30th, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015271
A 2-month-old baby boy is currently in the custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of parental substance abuse and domestic violence. Both the mother and father admit to using illicit substances while caring for their child– drug paraphernalia was found in the child’s diaper bag. The father of this child is also alleged to have committed acts of physical violence towards the mother, leaving visible bruising on her body. This vulnerable infant requires an attorney to advocate on his behalf. The next hearing is on May 26th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015359
An 11-year-old boy was removed from parental custody and taken into the care of Clark County Family Services due to a lack of resources. The father of this child has struggled with financial security-- the father, child, and grandparents all reside in a shared vehicle. The grandparents are known substance abusers and regularly administer drugs in front of this child. This vulnerable boy requires an attorney to advocate for his rights– the next hearing is on February 3rd, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015527
A newborn infant girl, less than one month old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to parental mental health concerns. Upon delivery of this newborn, the mother was described as experiencing auditory and visual hallucinations. Despite the infant requiring medical attention, the mother refused medical care for her newborn child. There are reports of previous mental health lapses, the mother does not seek treatment for her several mental conditions. The next hearing is on January 7th, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2025-015731
A 14-year-old girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services following revelations of domestic violence and parental substance abuse. The father is a known perpetrator of domestic violence, leaving observable injuries on the mother. Additionally, the father is a habitual substance abuser. The mother remains connected with the father. This vulnerable young girl requires an attorney to advocate for her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on January 29th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2025-015766
A 1-year-old boy is now under the care of Clark County Family Services. This child was admitted to the hospital after incidentally ingesting an edible THC gummy left accessible in the household. The mother often leaves the child unsupervised for extended periods of time, leaving him with the maternal grandmother. The grandmother has an extensive history of domestic violence, rendering her an unsuitable caregiver. The next hearing is on February 3rd, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-000208
A 4-month-old baby girl is currently under the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to threats to the child’s physical well-being. The parents were involved in a motor vehicle incident where the child was not properly secured in the vehicle. The parents attempted to evade police officers, leading to their arrest. Now, this child does not have a proper caregiver. This baby girl requires an attorney to represent her legal rights in ongoing juvenile dependency proceedings. The next hearing is on January 21st, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 7.
2026-000344
A newborn baby boy, less than one month old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services (CCFS) due to parental substance abuse. This infant child was exposed to various substances during the mother’s pregnancy, resulting in the child experiencing withdrawal symptoms upon birth. Both the mother and father have an extensive history with CCFS and have been deemed unfit caregivers due to persistent substance abuse and lack of resources. The next hearing is on March 4th, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
2026-000363
A newborn girl, less than one month old, is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse. The mother had been abusing substances throughout the pregnancy, resulting in this infant testing positive for illicit substances upon delivery. This newborn girl requires an attorney to represent her legal wishes and rights as to permanency, placement, and visitation, and to ensure appropriate services are in place. The next hearing is set for February 3rd, 2026, at 10 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-000474
A 13-year-old girl is under the care of Clark County Family Services due to allegations of neglectful conditions within the household. This young girl was found locked outside the residence. The paternal caregiver refuses to retain custody of this child and is cited to use harmful methods of discipline. The maternal caregiver suffers from a severe physical ailment and is unable to protect this young girl from the abusive treatment. This 13-year-old girl was initially removed alongside her siblings; however, due to a divergence in desired case outcome, this child requires separate counsel. The next hearing is on April 2nd, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
2026-000485
A 15-year-old girl is under the protective custody of Clark County Family Services due to reports of neglect. This young girl was removed alongside her siblings after they were found locked outside the residence. The paternal caregiver refuses to retain custody of the children and uses harmful methods of discipline. The maternal caregiver suffers from a severe physical ailment and is unable to protect this young girl from the abusive treatment. The siblings are represented by separate counsel; however, this 15-year-old is still in need of an attorney to represent her legal rights. The next hearing is on April 2nd, 2026, at 11 a.m. in Courtroom 13.
2025-014541
A 1-year-old boy has been placed under the care of Clark County Family Services due to parental substance abuse and alleged domestic abuse. Both parents are habitual drug users, having failed several drug tests. A recent investigation into the household revealed drug paraphernalia in the residence. The father has an extensive history of domestic assault– new reports are emerging of further acts of abuse towards the mother. This vulnerable child requires an attorney to advocate for his rights in court. The next hearing is on May 7th, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in Courtroom 12.
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