Re: “State’s rush to judgment nearly took this boy from his family” (Jan. 26, Page A1):
Thank you, Portland Press Herald, for covering the story of Jaxen Steimlosk.
It appears the state failed in two fundamental areas: It did not fully review the records. Also, this family has three other children who are happy and healthy, and the state ignored a pre-existing pattern of excellent care.
Overlooking the obvious put a family through needless torture and financial ruin. I hope the state doesn’t blame this on staffing challenges, because when staffing issues are a problem, that’s when it’s even more important to focus on the fundamentals.
Sue Randall
Scarborough
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