C.E. v. Department of Public Welfare

OPINION BY

Judge COHN JUBELIRER.

C.E. appeals from a Final Order of the Secretary of the Department of Public Welfare (Secretary) upholding an order issued by the Bureau of Hearings and Appeals (Bureau) dismissing, as untimely, C.E.’s appeal of an indicated report of child abuse. On appeal, C.E. argues that the Bureau erroneously concluded that he did not provide sufficient evidence to show non-negligent circumstances which would allow for a nunc pro tunc appeal. Upon review of the evidence presented, we conclude that the Secretary erred by upholding the dismissal of C.E.’s appeal as untimely;…