Jessica Danvy Vo

In a child protection proceeding, the society sought continuation of an interim order placing three children in its temporary care and custody following apprehension.

The motion focused on the mental health condition of one parent, including psychiatric diagnoses, medication compliance concerns, and recent warnings from the treating psychiatrist indicating potential risk if the children were returned home.

The court emphasized the absence of the ordered family court clinic assessment and the uncertainty surrounding the parent's mental health stability.

Given recent concerns about medication non‑compliance and potential substance use, the court concluded that the risk to the children had not been adequately resolved.

The interim order continuing society care was granted pending the forthcoming assessment.

The child protection agency brought a motion for summary judgment seeking Crown wardship of a child for adoption or other permanent placement, along with approval of substituted service on the father.

The mother did not participate and provided no evidence, and the father was in default and of unknown whereabouts.

The evidence showed repeated parental substance abuse issues, missed access visits, and instability, while the child had lived primarily in the same foster home since birth and was thriving.

Applying the summary judgment framework under the Family Law Rules and Rules of Civil Procedure, the court found no genuine issue requiring a trial regarding the child’s best interests.

Crown wardship was granted against the mother and conditionally against the father, with continued discretionary access to the mother.