Strobel v. Garrison

This is a proceeding in habeas corpus brought by plaintiff to obtain the custody of her infant child. Defendants appeal from a judgment ordering defendants to deliver the child to plaintiff.

In July, 1967 plaintiff, fifteen years of age and unwed, conceived a child. In February, 1968 plaintiff entered the Salvation Army’s White Shield Home for expectant unwed mothers. While there plaintiff informed the social service supervisor that she had decided to have her child adopted through a child-caring agency. The supervisor notified defendant Waverly Children’s Home of plaintiff’s desires,…