In re B.H. Children

OPINION OF THE COURT

Emily M. Olshansky, J.

This case presents the question of whether the Family Court has the authority to issue an order of protection against a respondent in a child protective proceeding on behalf of employees of a foster care agency. For the reasons set forth herein, the court concludes that this question must be answered in the negative.

Procedural Histoiy

On May 19, 2010, the attorney for the foster care agency, MercyFirst, moved by order to show cause for an order of protection against respondent father in the above-entitled child protective proceeding. The agency sought…