Haskell foster parents charged with child neglect after young girl seen outside in freezing cold

The foster parents of a young Haskell girl who was caught on camera wearing just her pajamas in freezing temperatures have been charged with child neglect.

Court records show that Andrew Fultz and Kaytlin Fultz have both been charged with child neglect in Muskogee County. The girl was removed from the home of her foster parents overnight on Friday, according to Don Smolen, the attorney for the girl's birth mother.

What happened?

A video posted online shows a young girl outside in freezing weather wearing pajamas and no shoes, yelling that she's cold.

Did DHS visit the home?

Haskell Police say DHS went to the home Wednesday and determined the girl was safe and left her in the home. 

How did Haskell Police respond?

They say they went to the home Tuesday and Wednesday and recommended charges to the Muskogee County District Attorney's office.

How has DHS responded?

DHS sent us a new statement on Friday:

"The safety and wellbeing of our state’s children, particularly those in foster care, are top priorities for Oklahoma Human Services. Because this is an active investigation, we are unable to offer additional details at this time. However, we want to reassure the community that the agency is cooperating with our law enforcement partners and taking action to address all safety concerns related to this situation."

The statement DHS sent Wednesday said:

"The safety and wellbeing of our state’s children, particularly those in foster care, are top priorities for Oklahoma Human Services. We are aware of this situation but are unable to offer additional details at this time. However, we want to reassure the public all safety concerns related to this situation are being addressed."

How is OSDE involved?

The Oklahoma State Department of Education is investigating the foster mother who teaches at Preston Schools. 

"If an educator shows signs of abusive behavior or fails to ensure the safety of our children whether inside or outside the classroom, they have no place in our schools," said State Superintendent Ryan Walters.

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