Mom Denise Robinson is suing a residential program called the Little Heroes Group Home in Dracut, Massachusetts, after claiming that a clinician there shaved her daughter’s hair entirely off. Tru, age 7, whose hair was previously long and curly, lives part-time at Little Heroes. Her mother said her daughter's hair was shaved without her permission.
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Robinson's attorney, Richard Kendell, said that a volunteer from the program "informed this 7-year-old biracial child that by shaving her head, her hair would grow back straight."
The Little Heroes Home later issued the following statement: "The program employs a diverse staff that is attentive to the needs of all children. Decisions regarding grooming are based on a variety of factors, including hygiene. We cannot provide any information about any individual served by the program under federal and state law."
They added that a review of the circumstances was under way to "determine what occurred and, if necessary, appropriate action will be taken."
