In the Matter of MM, FH# 2017-1223

Affirmed - DCF had reasonable cause to make a finding of neglect. The Appellant mother was participated in a pattern of incidents which, taken in their totality, resulted in a failure to provide the child with less than minimally adequate emotional stability and growth. These incidents included: coaching the child for DCF interviews, continued exposure to extreme verbal and physical altercations between the Appellant and biological father, and potential physical abuse. These incidents culminated in a physical altercation, witnessed by the child, between the Appellant and biological father in a parking lot. Moreover, following the altercation the child made multiple suicidal statements to DCF workers.