NORTHWEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. (WSVN) -- It was a dramatic day in court after a year-long child custody battle.
The 3-and-a-half-year-old little girl, Angelina Montes, at the center of it all, made a juvenile court appearance, Friday morning, where she witnessed her grandmother handcuffed.
Senate Bill 6602 – creating child welfare transparency committees within each of the six DSHS regions. The four legislative caucuses, the attorney general and governor would appoint the six members.
Senate Bill 6603 – preventing a child custody award to someone considered a suspect in an active murder investigation.
Senate Bill 6604 – establishing what is to be contained in background information for guardians. The list includes a statement of financial affairs, number of years of experience, level of formal education and founded allegations of child abuse.
Senate Bill 6605 – requiring Child Protective Services workers to be licensed social workers and bonded.
Senate Bill 6606 – breaking the Department of Social and Health Services into the Department of Children and Family Services, Department of Public Welfare, and Department of Medical and Rehabilitative Services.
