Richardson v. Lake County Department of Public Welfare

GARRARD, Judge.

Appellant Richardson was the father of a brain damaged child afflicted with cerebral palsy.

On November 6, 1975 the child was declared a dependent and neglected child and made a ward of the welfare department. Richardson was ordered to reimburse the department for its expenditures for the care of the child at the rate of $150 per month.

In August 1977 the child died and Richardson ceased making payments. On May 26, 1978 a contempt citation was filed against Richardson for his failure to make monthly payments. The case was subject to innumerable continuances. On January 7, 1981…