In the Interest of K.H., Minor Child
H.T., Mother-Appellant
Attorney for Appellant Mother
Agnes G. Warutere
Attorney for Appellee State
Ellen Ramsey-Kacena, Assistant Attorney General
Guardian ad Litem
Erin E. Mayfield
Court of Appeals
Court of Appeals Opinion
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Appeal from the Iowa District Court for Polk County, Kimberly S. Ayotte, District Associate Judge. AFFIRMED. Considered by Bower, C.J., and Vaitheswaran and Chicchelly, JJ. Opinion by Chicchelly, J. (5 pages)
A mother appeals the termination of her parental rights to her child. OPINION HOLDS: Because clear and convincing evidence shows the child cannot be returned to the mother’s care, the State has established the grounds for termination under Iowa Code section 232.116(1)(h) (2021). Termination is in the child’s best interests, and the child’s placement with a relative does not alter our determination.
