In the Interest of D.C. and C.S., Minor Children
K.C., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Gina L. Kramer
Attorney for Appellee State
Kathryn K. Lang, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Kristy L. Hefel
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
Opinion Number:
20-1643
Date Published:
Mar 03, 2021
Summary
Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Dubuque County, Thomas J. Straka, Associate Juvenile Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Vaitheswaran, P.J., and Tabor and Ahlers, JJ. Opinion by Tabor, J. (5 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to two daughters. OPINION HOLDS: Because the mother has not meaningfully addressed her mental-health issues and alcohol addiction for over a year, we find termination is in the children’s best interests. Finding no exceptions preclude termination, we affirm.