Webb v. STATE, DEPT. OF PENSIONS AND SEC.

These proceedings are the result of the removal of a child from a foster home by the Department of Pensions and Security (DPS).

Darrin Vosyka is a fifteen-year-old child afflicted with cerebral palsy. On October 2, 1982 Darrin was placed in the plaintiff's home under a long-term foster care agreement with DPS. Darrin lived with the plaintiff from October 2, 1982. until January 20, 1984, the date he was removed from the plaintiff's custody.

DPS made the decision to remove Darrin from the plaintiff after receiving three separate complaints alleging abuse and neglect. While none of these…