Worrell v. Elkhart County Office of Family & Children

OPINION

DARDEN, Judge.

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

Michael and Jacintha Worrell appeal the dismissal of their petition for visitation with their former foster children.

We reverse and remand with instructions.

ISSUE

Whether the trial court erred in dismissing the Worrells’ petition.

FACTS

In June 1994, brothers R.D., S.D., and B.D. were adjudicated to be Children in Need of Services. In 1995, the three boys were placed with foster parents Michael and Jacintha Worrell. Seventeen months later, the Worrells discovered that 12 year-old B.D. had kissed and held hands with their 12 year-old natural daughter.…