Court found Respondent mother unfit under Section 50/1(D)(b) of Adoption Act, and ordered termination of her parental rights over her 2 minor children. State alleged that her 8-month-old child had sustained abusive head trauma, and that mother's explanations were not consistent with his injuries. Mother refused to participate in and complete her services, had lack of interaction with her service providers, had continued and elevated drug use, and failed to maintain regular visitation with her children. Court's determination that mother was unfit udner Section 1(D)(b) was not against manifest weight of evidence, as evidence showed that mother did not maintain a reasonable degree of responsibility toward their welfare. (LAVIN and COBBS, concurring.)
Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Termination of Parental Rights