In Re ML’s Empirical Analysis

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1 federal appellate · 24 state decisions

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1. “is without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for his physical, mental or emotional health, or morals. A determination that there is a lack of proper parental care or control may be based upon evidence of conduct by the parent, guardian or other custodian that places the health, safety or welfare of the child at risk, including evidence of the parent's, guardian's or other custodian's use of alcohol or a controlled substance that places the health, safety or welfare of the child at risk[.]”

   13 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. B.S. ex rel. T.S. v. Somerset County · 2003 Pa. Super. 168 - In Re S.J.-L.

2. “is ready, willing and able to provide proper care for her. [Mother] sought the help of the agency because of the intentional and ungovernable conduct of the child. Therefore, the appropriate analysis is whether the child is “in need of care, treatment or supervision.” In the case of [K.A.D.], we found that she is and that it could best be provided while she remains in the custody of her mother. We are also satisfied that the father, although ready and willing, is not immediately able to provide the proper care needed by [K.A.D.] for her mental or emotional health. We are dealing with an emotionally fragile child who is exhibiting a myriad of behavior problems. It would be irresponsible to place the child into the home of an estranged father whom she fears.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 2001 Pa. Super. 181 - In re K.A.D.