Legal Opinion

State ex rel. LW

Louisiana Court of Appeal

Decided September 27, 1995No. 27,689-JAPublished

1Opinion of the Court

11 STEWART, Judge.

Norma Harris sought the return of two foster children who previously lived with her but were later removed by authority of the Department of Social Services (DSS). Following a dispositional review hearing, the trial court held that DSS possesses sole authority to place the children at issue in the foster home of its choice and may initiate adoption proceedings as it sees fit. In dicta, the court stated its belief that the best interests of the children would not be served by returning them to Harris’ home. We agree and affirm the lower court’s ruling.

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2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. State in Interest of DelcuzeSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1981
  2. Hargrave v. GaspardSupreme Court of Louisiana · 1982

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