The settlement resolves allegations of disability rights violations.
The state of Maine agreed to address the unnecessary separation of children with behavioral disabilities away from their homes and their parents or guardians. The agreement was achieved through a settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ), resolving a federal lawsuit that alleged the state’s violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
“We know that too many children with behavioral health disabilities end up in juvenile justice settings or in out-of-home placements, often in different states far from their families, disrupting their lives in ways that can cause permanent harm,” said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke. “Under this agreement, more children will have access to community-based services and in-home behavioral health services so that they can grow up surrounded by family and loved ones.”
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Assistant Attorney General Clarke as she oversees the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division.
- For discernment for Attorney General Garland and DOJ officials as they seek to ensure the rights of minors with behavioral health issues.
Sources: Department of Justice
