PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCE-Bethany Capen No. 30

PETITION 30 – AS INTRODUCED

12-3044

04/09

PETITION 30

PETITION FOR REDRESS OF GRIEVANCE

TO: The Honorable House of Representatives

FROM: Petitioner Representative Robbie Parsons, Strafford 3

DATE: January 5, 2012

SUBJECT: Grievance of Bethany Capen

Your Petitioner Representative Parsons on behalf of Bethany Capen, hereinafter presents the following summary of her grievance and invokes the constitutional authority and duty of the Honorable House of Representatives pursuant to Articles 31 and 32 to bring about redress:

Grievance involving the New Hampshire Division of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF), specifically Maggie Bishop, Lorraine Bartlett, Attorney Dennis May, Karen Magowan, Deb Cavanaugh, Christine Gerhardt, Trish Lindquist, and Francine Carter for engaging in illegal and possibly malicious activity, including numerous instances of failing to comply with New Hampshire statutes and administrative rules, all of which contributed to the harm of Bethany Capen and her family.

DCYF initiated an illegal and forced surrender of a minor child from his parent by repeatedly threatening to charge Bethany Capen with neglect when there were no grounds for such a charge.

DCYF purposely withheld and continues to withhold evidence demonstrating misconduct and illegal activities by its employees.

DCYF made libelous and slanderous statements against Bethany Capen with the intent to cause harm to her.

DCYF misrepresented the legal definition of child neglect to a Probate Court judge for the purpose of gaining custody of a minor child.

DCYF contacted Bethany Capen’s place of employment thereby causing termination of her employment.

DCYF conspired to fabricate reasons to deny Bethany Capen her foster care license and continues, without grounds, to deny her the ability to act as a foster parent.

Wherefore, your Petitioner prays that the House of Representatives consider this proposed remedy:

Submit legislation to initiate a complete investigation of this matter, including the minor child’s entry into state custody, DCYF’s handling of this case, and DCYF’s treatment of Bethany Capen during the course of this case, and propose appropriate legislation based on its findings.

Respectfully submitted by Petitioner Representative Parsons on Behalf of Bethany Capen.