Court found Respondent mother to be an unfit parent of her minor child, and terminated her parental rights under Section 1(D)(m)(iii) of Adoption Act,, and found that mother failed to make reasonable progress toward return home of her child within relevant 9-month period. Evidence shows mother failed to comply with services or address issues related to reasons why minor was removed from her care, and mother continued to use marijuana frequently. Mother’s counseling records were properly admitted per Section 2-18(4)(a) of Juvenile Court Act. Court properly allowed foster mother to give statement as to minor’s well-being at best interests hearing, as Adoption Act is to be construed in accordance with Juvenile Court Act, which allows for such statements. (CARTER and McDADE, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Termination of Parental Rights