The Child and Family Services of Grand Erie brought a motion for summary judgment seeking an order for extended society care and limited access for the child, Z.S. The respondent mother, J.L.S., opposed, seeking custody or joint/sole care with a proposed support person, A.G. The court applied the summary judgment test in child protection cases, emphasizing the "trial worthy evidence rule" and the child's best interests.
The court found no genuine issue requiring a trial, as the mother failed to demonstrate a viable plan to address long-standing drug abuse and unstable housing concerns.
The proposed plan involving A.G. was deemed speculative and unviable due to A.G.'s own history and lack of cooperation.
The motion for extended care was granted, and the mother's access was limited to the agency's discretion, with a minimum of six visits per year.