In re Scott G.

After receiving information that Scott G., born July 7, 1977, and Heather G., born February 28, 1980, were overtired, being frequently kept out late at night by their mother, respondent herein, and their stepfather, the investigative unit of petitioner began an investigation of the children’s health and welfare. The information had been furnished by the children’s natural father, who reported that their stepfather had a criminal record of child sexual abuse and that he might be implicated in their condition.

A child abuse proceeding thereafter initiated by petitioner against respondent and the…