A child protection case under Part III of the Child and Family Services Act involving two young daughters, Lucy and Sophie.
The children were placed in the care of their aunt, K.GU., following a crisis on January 20, 2016, when the mother, K.M., became emotionally dysregulated.
The Society sought a custody order placing the children with K.GU.
The mother sought return of the children to her care with Society supervision.
The court found that the children were in need of protection due to the mother's mental health concerns, ongoing conflict between the parents, failure to follow professional recommendations, and past marijuana use.
The court determined that placement with K.GU. was in the children's best interests, given the mother's persistent failure to address protection concerns, her inability to manage extended visits with the children, and the stability and continuity provided by K.GU.'s care.
The court granted a custody order to K.GU. with specified access to the mother and father.
