In the Interest of P.K., Minor Child
L.W., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant
William E. Sales III
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kayla Stratton
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Kimberly Ayotte, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Mullins, P.J., Schumacher, J., and Vogel, S.J. Opinion by Vogel, S.J. (4 pages)
The mother of P.K. appeals the termination of her parental rights. OPINION HOLDS: Because of the mother’s unaddressed substance-abuse and mental-health issues and other concerns contained in the record, we find clear and convincing evidence P.K. cannot be returned to the mother’s care, thus satisfying the grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2019).