In re M.T.

Citations

• 2024 Ohio 3111

Syllabus

Permanent custody R.C. 2151.414(B)(1) R.C. 2151.414(E)(1), (4) best interest of child R.C. 2151.414(D)(1) sufficiency of the evidence clear and convincing evidence manifest weight of the evidence engagement with case plan services. Juvenile court's findings under R.C. 2151.414(B)(1), (E)(1) and (4) that child could not be placed with his mother within a reasonable time or should not be placed with his mother and that permanent custody was in the best interest of the child were supported by clear and convincing evidence and were not against the manifest weight of the evidence. Mother's engagement with case plan services did not preclude a grant of permanent custody to the agency where, after receiving ample services, Mother was not at a place where she could independently parent her child and consistently meet his basic needs, including providing a safe and secure, permanent home for him, and there is no indication in the record that she would be able to do so at any reasonable time in the future.