Emma D., 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 Emma D.'s parental rights. It held that the Office of Children's Services made reasonable reunification efforts that accounted for Emma's mental-health issues, and that the superior court did not clearly err in finding that she failed to remedy the conditions placing Joey at substantial risk within a reasonable time. The court emphasized Emma's repeated refusal or failure to participate in treatment, meetings, visitation, and services despite OCS's continuing efforts to engage her.