In the Interest of A.M., D.M., Q.H., H.H., and D.H., Minor Children
T.M., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Vicki R. Danley
Attorney for Appellee State
Mary A. Triick, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad litem
Ivan Miller
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Fremont County, Craig M. Dreismeier, Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Potterfield, P.J., and Tabor and Bower, JJ. Opinion by Potterfield, P.J. (10 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: We find clear and convincing evidence to support termination of the mother’s parental rights pursuant to Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(f) and (h) (2018). The children cannot be returned to the mother at the present time due to unresolved substance-abuse and domestic-violence issues and the mother’s inability to provide adequate supervision to ensure the children’s safety. Termination of the mother’s rights is in the children’s best interests.
