Casey K., 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 Casey K.'s parental rights because the record supported findings that her substance abuse made Cheyenne a child in need of aid, that Casey failed to remedy the conditions placing Cheyenne at risk within a reasonable time, that OCS made reasonable reunification efforts, and that termination served Cheyenne's best interests. The court emphasized Casey's minimal and sporadic participation in services, continued substance-related criminal conduct and incarceration, and Cheyenne's need for permanency. No separate opinions were filed.