Father Of Abandoned Baby Talking To Social Services
Mother Also Wants Custody, Despite Child Abuse Charge
The father of a baby found behind a Chinese restaurant last week has been in contact
with the city human services division.
Reporter Paula Haddock Reports On The Abandoned Baby
The man, whose name and hometown were not released, called the
department twice after receiving a certified letter notifying him
of his parental rights, Donna Good, deputy director of the agency,
said Thursday. Good said that a case worker will be getting in
touch with him.
Lisa Levatino, 23, of Portland Maine, has been charged with
misdemeanor child abuse after allegedly leaving the infant under a
trash bin behind a Chinese restaurant on March 8. The baby was less
than a week old.
Levantino faces up to 12 months in prison and a $1,000 fine if
convicted. Her next court date is April 9.
Levatino has expressed an interest in regaining custody of her
son, who is in foster care. A woman who answered Levatino's phone
and door Thursday said Levatino did not want to talk.
Previous Stories:
Reporter Paula Haddock Reports On The Abandoned Baby - March 15, 2001: Mother Of Abandoned Baby Charged With Child Abuse
- March 10, 2001: Police Locate Mother Of Abandoned Baby
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