In re Matthew W.

Syllabus

The respondent mother appealed from the judgment of the trial court termi- nating her parental rights with respect to her minor child. The mother claimed, inter alia, that the court improperly determined that she had failed to achieve a sufficient degree of personal rehabilitation within the meaning of the statute (§ 17a-112 (j) (3) (E)). Held: The trial court's unchallenged factual findings, including its findings regard- ing the respondent mother's transience, mental health issues and substance abuse, were sufficient to support its determination that the petitioner, the Commissioner of Children and Families, had proven, by clear and convincing evidence, that the mother had failed to achieve such degree of personal rehabilitation pursuant to § 17a-112 (j) (3) (E), as would encourage the belief that, within a reasonable time, she could assume a responsible position in the child's life. Argued January 9—officially released February 28, 2025