Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Termination of Parental Rights
Court did not abuse its discretion in finding that respondent mother was an unfit parent and that it was in the best interests of her 2 minor children that her parental rights be terminated. Children and their severely disabled 9-year-old sibling, who was severely malnourished and not being cared for, were living under horrendous conditions. Children have been placed together in the care of a relative and have developed a bond with their foster mother and have continued interaction with their other siblings. Mother was inconsistent with visitation and refused to participate in most services. (ZENOFF and SCHOSTOK, concurring.)