About Marlee & Sean
This website exists to document what happened to Marlee and Sean and to explain why their continued separation from their family matters.
Who We Are
We are Scott and Elisabeth Foster. Marlee and Sean are our great-niece and great-nephew. Our home became their home because they are family, and they were removed from our care under circumstances that are now the subject of ongoing legal proceedings.
What Happened
On January 29, 2025, Marlee and Sean were removed from their home by the Florida Department of Children and Families.
An emergency court order was entered two days later, without prior notice to us and without a hearing to which we were entitled under Florida law.
The information presented to the court in support of that emergency action, and the procedures used to justify it, are central issues currently being addressed through the legal process.
Legal Background
Under Florida law, emergency orders removing children from their home are intended to be used only when there is an immediate and credible risk of harm. They are subject to strict procedural requirements, including timely notice and an opportunity to be heard.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| January 27, 2025 | Sean was injured at his Pre-K school and identified a staff member as responsible |
| January 28, 2025 | An on-site investigation began at the home, during which the circumstances and cause of Sean’s injury were actively examined |
| January 29, 2025 | Marlee and Sean removed from their home by Florida DCF |
| January 31, 2025 | Emergency court order entered without prior notice or hearing |
Why This Matters
The emergency removal of children from their home is among the most serious powers the state can exercise. It is intended to be rare, carefully justified, and subject to strict procedural safeguards.
When those safeguards fail, the consequences fall first and hardest on children.
This case raises serious questions about the accuracy of reporting, adherence to due process, and accountability within systems entrusted with child welfare responsibilities. These concerns are not abstract. They affect real children, real families, and public trust in institutions that operate largely out of public view.
Where Things Stand
The fight for Marlee and Sean’s return, and for accountability within the process that led to their removal, continues in the courts.
We have participated in hearings, filings, and required procedures, and we continue to pursue resolution through lawful means. Because the case is ongoing, there are limits on what can be discussed publicly.
The matters described on this site are being addressed in a formal venue that has rules.
About This Website
This website contains multiple sections.
Some sections of this website contain personal and artistic expression related to matters currently being addressed in formal legal proceedings. Visitors are encouraged to explore the site with that distinction in mind.