In a child protection proceeding, the child’s father and step‑mother brought a motion seeking an order placing the child in their care and custody.
The court treated the motion as a temporary care and custody hearing under s. 51 of the Child and Family Services Act because no prior temporary care and custody hearing had been held.
Although the evidence established reasonable grounds to believe the child was at risk of harm, the court found that the risk could be adequately addressed through a supervision order while the child remained with the mother and step‑father.
The court emphasized continuity of care, the stage of the proceedings, and the society’s position that supervision was appropriate.
The motion seeking placement with the father and step‑mother was dismissed.
