In re M.R.

Citations

• 2020 Ohio 3648

Syllabus

CHILDREN – CUSTODY – DEPENDENCY – BEST INTEREST: The juvenile court's determination that four of mother's children were dependent under R.C. 2151.04(C) was not supported by clear and convincing evidence as the evidence demonstrated that the children's environment was not such to warrant the state, in the interests of the children, in assuming the children's guardianship. The juvenile court's determination that another child was dependent was supported by clear and convincing evidence, as the evidence demonstrated that the agency proved the child is at risk in an environment in which Mother is directing her care. The juvenile court's determination that granting temporary custody to the Hamilton County Department of Job and Family Services was in the best interest of the dependent child was supported by clear and convincing evidence, as the record demonstrated that the agency can address the child's specific behavioral and medical needs in a specialized residential treatment facility.