In re M.H.

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Termination of Parental Rights
Citation
Case Number: 
2011 IL App (1st) 110196
Decision Date: 
Friday, August 12, 2011
District: 
1st Dist.
Division/County: 
Cook Co., 6th Div.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
CAHILL
Minor, an Indian child under Indian Child Welfare Act, was prenatally exposed to a controlled substance. Placement of child into non-Native foster home was in compliance with the Act, as Tribe's Indian child welfare caseworker approved placement. Court properly terminated parental rights of both parents, as they had signficant and long-term substance abuse history, failed to show interest in minor for lengthy period, and failed to follow recommendations for services offered. Court properly considered risk of emotional or physical harm reunification would present to minor as factor in termination decision. (GARCIA and R.E. GORDON, concurring.)