F.T. v. State

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

The superior court adjudicated G.T. a child in need of aid (CINA). F.T., G.T.’s father, timely appealed the adjudication.1 We reverse.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Gordon, born August 12, 1983, is seriously emotionally disturbed and given to outbursts of rage and verbal and physical attacks.

The Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Family and Youth Services (DFYS) first became involved with Gordon’s family in 1985. No child protection issues were substantiated, so the case was closed and no court action was filed. The next DFYS involvement was in…