Guardian Ad Litem Program v. C.H.

MORRIS, Judge.

The Department of Children and Families (DCF) filed a petition for 'dependency of the appellees’ three young'children: Le. H., his twin brother La.H., and their toddler sister, J.H. The trial court adjudicated Le.H. dependent but denied the petition as to La.H. and J.H. The Guardian Ad Litem Program (GAL) appeals, asserting that the trial court abused its discretion by finding that La.H and J.H. are not at substantial risk of imminent harm. We agree. Because the trial court failed to recognize the nexus between the severe abuse of Le.H. and the substantial risk of significant…