IN RE R.R.


455 Pa.Super. 1 (1996)

686 A.2d 1316

In re R.R., a Minor. Appeal of B.R.

Superior Court of Pennsylvania.

Filed September 25, 1996.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Sandor Engel, Allentown, for appellant.

Mary E. Higgins, Allentown, for appellee.

Patricia H. Dervish, Allentown, for Children & Youth Services, participating party.

Jan D. Krafczek, Reading, for R.R., participating party.

Before BECK, KELLY and BROSKY, JJ.


BECK, Judge:

The issue is whether under the Juvenile Act a child can be adjudged dependent where his parent or parents are unable to provide the particular care necessary to meet the child's individual special needs. We find the Juvenile Act provides such a standard. We affirm the trial court.

Appellant B.R., mother of R.R., appeals from the order adjudicating R.R., a five month old infant, dependent and ordering him placed in foster care pending the completion...

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