Bethany Christian Services
Citation:
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition, et al. v. Bethany Christian Services of Colorado, Civil Action No. 04-Z-0854 (MJW)
Issues:
Bethany Christian Services, a child placement agency, removed foster children placed with plaintiffs after the foster mother experienced a stroke and seizure. The agency said they were concerned about the foster mother's medical condition. Despite letters from the foster mother's doctors stating she had no limitations in her ability to parent, the foster children were removed and not returned. The child placement agency then revoked the foster parents' license and interfered with their attempts to foster other children through another agency, again citing their concerns about the foster mother's ability to parent because they regarded her as having a disability affecting her ability to parent.
Status:
Plaintiffs filed their complaint in federal court on April 26, 2004. Settlement was reached in early 2005.
Available Documents
Media Coverage
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April 26, 2004 9 News "Couple sues over removal of foster children"
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April 27, 2004 The Denver Channel "Couple sues over removal of foster children"
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April 27, 2004 KCNC News 4 "Couple sues over removal of foster children"
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April 27, 2004 Rocky Mountain News "Springs couple files lawsuit over removal of foster kids"
