impact litigation
Hidden Foster Care
Federal Judge Rules on Defendants’ Motion to Dismiss, Permitting Certain of Plaintiffs Federal and D.C. Claims to Proceed
Judge Ana Reyes denied DC’s Motion to Dismiss with respect to the federal Social Security Act and DC Child Abuse and Neglect and tort law claims.
DC Files Reply Brief to Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Motion to Dismiss
DC argues that “so-called ‘kinship diversion’ is not prohibited by any federal or local law.”
DC KinCare and Ropes & Gray File Plaintiffs’ Opposition to DC’s Motion to Dismiss K.H. and S.K. Cases
Plaintiffs C.G.1, C.G.2, C.G.3, N.G. S.K, K.H., K.J., M.M., L.E., L.C., and T.C.1 respectfully submit this memorandum of points and authorities in opposition to the District of Columbia (“D.C.”) and the DC Child and Family Services Agency’s (“CFSA”) (collectively, the “Defendants”) Motion to Dismiss Plaintiffs’ Complaint (the “Motion to Dismiss” or “Motion”). For the reasons […]
DC Files Motion to Dismiss K.H. and S.K. Cases
Defendants the District of Columbia and Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) (collectively, the District) move to dismiss plaintiffs’ Amended Complaint with prejudice under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).
Foster Kinship Files Amicus Brief in the KH Case
Foster Kinship contends that CFSA discriminates when it diverts children and refuses to license their kin caregivers as foster parents, which results in various harms, including being denied access to the benefits, support, and protections given to foster parents.
The Alliance for Children’s Rights Files Amicus Brief In KH Case
The Alliance for Children’s Rights files a Brief for Amicus Curiae contending DC’s diversion practice fails to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of abused and neglected children.
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project Files Amicus Brief In KH Case
DC Volunteer Lawyers Project files Amicus Curiae Brief contending DC’s diversion practices are illegal.
Judge Hogan Orders All Federal Cases Consolidated With KH Case
Judge Hogan orders six federal cases consolidated. The March 2021 cases are stayed pending rulings on the Motions to Dismiss in the KS and SK cases. Oral argument on the MTD is scheduled for July 28, 2021 at 11:00 am. Members of the public may listen on: 1-877-402-9753, Code: 6258087#.
Complaint: K.H. et al. v. District of Columbia and DC Child and Family Services Agency
DC KinCare Alliance files Complaint against DC on behalf of six adult and child plaintiffs alleging DC’s practice of Hidden Foster Care violates DC and federal laws.
DCKC Files First Federal Lawsuit on Behalf of Plaintiffs Challenging DC Child and Family Services Agency Discriminatory Practices Against Relative Caregivers K.H. et al. v. District of Columbia
DC KinCare Alliance and the law firm Ropes & Gray LLP file a federal lawsuit against the District of Columbia and the DC Child and Family Services Agency for violating the rights of six plaintiffs under DC and federal laws.