Smith v. Department of Children & Families

Appellant Lisa Smith appeals from a final order of Appellee Department of Children and Families (the. “Department”). In its final order, dated May 8, 2015, the Department rejected certain conclusions in an administrative law judge’s recommended order pertaining to Ms. Smith’s qualifications to work in Department-licensed facilities. In particular, the administrative law judge determined— and the Department rejected — that Ms. Smith established rehabilitation from a felony conviction that had disqualified her from employment in two facilities separately serving children and people receiving…