In re V.G.

Citations

• 2022 Ohio 191

Syllabus

Parental rights permanent custody clear and convincing evidence best interest of child foster parents. The juvenile court's decision to terminate parental rights and grant permanent custody to CCDCFS was supported by clear and convincing evidence. Mother failed to engage in the case plan designed to address her mental-health and substance-abuse issues. Father failed to appreciate the severity and the impact that Mother's mental-health and substance-abuse issues would have on the infant child if Father continued to reside in the same home as Mother. Father never obtained independent housing in order to provide safe and appropriate housing for the child. It was in the child's best interest to remain with the foster parents, where the child had been since her release from the hospital, 31 days after birth, afflicted with numerous serious medical conditions. The record established that the foster mother, a medical professional, was uniquely suited to address and care for a child with such severe medical needs.