In re Violet G.

Citations

• 212 A.3d 160

Syllabus

The respondent, Jennifer L., appealed from a decree entered in the Family Court that terminated her parental rights with respect to her daughter, Violet G. On appeal, the respondent assigned error to the Family Court justice's finding of parental unfitness, her conclusion that DCYF made reasonable efforts to provide services to address the circumstances that led to Violet's placement in the first instance, and the determination that the termination of her parental rights was in the best interest of Violet. The Supreme Court held that there was adequate evidentiary support for the Family Court justice's findings of unfitness. The Court concluded that the record revealed that respondent failed to address her parenting and substance-abuse issues, as well as her need for mental-health treatment and medication management. Additionally, the Court was satisfied that DCYF complied with its obligation to make reasonable efforts toward reunification. Finally, the Court determined that termination was in the best interests of Violet. Accordingly, the Supreme Court affirmed the decree of the Family Court terminating the respondent's parental rights with respect to her daughter, Violet.