Roy S. v. State of Alaska, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services

Summary

The court affirmed the termination of Roy's parental rights, the decision to maintain Jade's placement with her foster family despite ICWA placement preferences, and the post-termination visitation order. It held that OCS made active efforts to address the parents' substance abuse and reunification problems, that termination was supported by the evidence, and that good cause existed to preserve Jade's established foster-family bond. The court also concluded that Roy could not obtain appellate review of earlier placement rulings that he did not timely challenge.