A Fort Worth mother is speaking out after what she says was a misunderstanding about her daughter’s birthmarks that led to a child abuse investigation.
Stephanie McCullough, whose 7-year-old daughter attends Western Hills Primary School in Fort Worth ISD, said she found out on Friday, March 28, when her daughter, Ashton, told her she had seen the school nurse the day before.
“She just said she went to the nurse’s office,” McCullough said. “I was confused because I didn’t know if something had happened at school.”
North Texas teacher notices dark spots
A teacher had noticed dark spots on Ashton’s back and suspected child abuse. By Monday, Child Protective Services had contacted McCullough to investigate…