In re Daniel M.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Sara P. Schechter, J.

Before the court is a petition to extend placement of Daniel M., who will be eight years old this month. The extension itself is uncontested. The matter in dispute is the service plan for the child. The Law Guardian moves for an order directing that Daniel be placed in the certified foster home of P. and J. S. of Rock Fall, Connecticut, and for a further order that the Commissioner of Social Services pay for four hours a day of skilled nursing care over and above the foster care rate. The Commissioner opposes on the grounds that the payment for nursing…