Doug Y., Appellant v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services, Appellee

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the termination of Doug's parental rights to Damien. It held that the conceded finding that Damien was a child in need of aid based on physical harm independently supported termination, and that the evidence supported findings that Doug had not remedied the conditions placing Damien at substantial risk and that OCS made reasonable reunification efforts. The court also upheld the rejection of guardianship and Doug's request for additional time because Damien needed permanence and Doug had made only minimal progress. No separate opinions were filed.