Olivia Y. Lawsuit

Civil Action No.3:04CV251LN

Olivia Y. was filed in March 2004 in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, Jackson, Division, against the Governor of Mississippi, the Executive Director of the Department of Human Services, and the Director of the MDHS, Division of Family and Children’s Services, all in their official capacities. This case alleged that Mississippi’s foster care system was failing to adequately protect children in its custody and provide necessary services in violation of their federal constitutional rights. This lawsuit sought only court-ordered changes in the system; money damages were never at issue.

New Settlement Agreement, Approved 12-19-16

2nd Modified Mississippi Settlement Agreement And Reform Plan

Stipulated Third Remedial Order

Public Catalyst Report

Final Organizational Analysis Report, Nov. 24, 2015

Interim Remedial Order (12/22/2015)


Olivia Y Court Documents

  1. Agreed Order Continuing the Hearing on Plaintiffs Renewed Motion for Contempt – Filed July 23, 2015
  2. Renewed Motion For Contempt Appointment Of Receiver – Filed 3/09/2015
  3. Plaintiffs Memorandum In Support Of Motion For Contempt Appointment Of Receiver- Filed 3/09/2015
  4.   Exhibit 11- Filed 3/09/2015
  5.   Exhibit 12 – Filed 3/09/2015
  6.   Exhibits A-E – Filed 3/09/2015
  7.   Exhibits F-J – Filed 3/09/2015
  8. Court Monitor’s Report – Filed 5/08/2014
  9. Court Monitor’s Report – Filed 9/5/2013
  10. Court Monitor’s Report Period Three (01 25 13)
  11. Plaintiffs’ Response to the Court Monitor’s Status Report to the Court Regarding Progress During Period Three (02 15 13)
  12. Defendants’ Response to the Court Monitor’s Report to the Court Regarding Progress During Period Three (02 15 13)
  13. Court Monitor’s Report – Filed 6/29/2012
  14. Court Monitor’s Report Exhibits – Filed 6/29/2012
  15. Court Order Denying CRI’s Motion for Contempt – Filed 5/17/2011
  16. Response Memo in Opposition to Plaintiff’s Motion for Contempt – Filed 12/03/2010
  17. Bridge Plan Report – Filed 11/23/2010
  18. Motion For Contempt – Filed 10/05/2010
  19. Year II Report – Filed 09/08/2010
  20. Bridge Plan Agreed Order – Filed 06/10/2010
  21. Year I Report – Filed 06/05/2009


Programs and Resources

Mississippi Practice Model Executive Summary

Mississippi Child Welfare Practice Model