INVESTIGATIVE REPORTCabinet for Health and Family ServicesOFFICE OFINSPECTOR GENERAL

ROBERT J. BENVENUTI III, Esq., INSPECTOR GENERAL

Allegations of misconduct by certain employees of theDepartment for Community Based Services’ LincolnTrail Region related to the removal of children and/orthe termination of parental rights based on allegedabuse, neglect, or dependency.

Report Date: January 10, 2007

Cabinet for Health and Family ServicesOffice of the Inspector GeneralInvestigative Report Regarding Allegations of Misconduct by Certain Employees of theDepartment for Community Based Services’ Lincoln Trail Region

Related to the Removalof Children and/or the Termination of Parental Rights Based on Alleged Abuse, Neglect,or Dependency

Robert J. Benvenuti III, Esq.Inspector General

INDEXPAGESSummary of Investigation …………………………………………………………......... 1-4Summary of Findings ……………………………………………………………………. 4-18Specific Investigative Cases …………………………………………………………….19-21Case Synopses …………………………………………………………………………...22-47Recommendations ………………………………………………………………………..48-51Appendix – Related Statutes ……………………………………………………………52-60