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In re N.M.H.11/7/2001
n she met the children in 1998, they were "withdrawn and tantrum prone." She reported that since they were returned to foster care,"they are much happier and seem to be thriving in a normal manner for children their age" and there is very little evidence of their prior behavior. She reported that there was a true bond between the children and their foster parents and recommended that parental rights be terminated and further, that the foster parents be given the opportunity to adopt the children. The psychologist treating the oldest child for anxiety and depression indicated that the child has a "high need for routine and consistency" in her life. The doctor recommended that the child be placed in a consistently stable home situation.
Because of the mother's alcohol abuse, employment and housing problems, she remains unable to provide a suitable home or demonstrate an ability to adequately care for her children. While the mother testified at the hearing that she would like to be given the opportunity to try again, she also expressed the belief that the foster placement of her children was a good idea and should be extended indefinitely.
Despite the fact that the mother appears to have a true bond with her children and has maintained constant and frequent contact with them,"the juvenile court was authorized to consider the children's need for a stable home situation and the detrimental effects of prolonged foster care. [Cit.]" "Children need permanence of home and emotional stability or they are likely to suffer serious emotional problems." The evidence sufficed on this factor as well.
Finally, the juvenile court was authorized to conclude that termination of parental rights was in the children's best interest. "The same factors which show the existence of parental misconduct or inability can also support a finding that termination of parental rights would be in the best interest of the child."
Judgment affirmed.
Ruffin and Ellington, JJ., concur.
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