Alphonzo Reid v. Arkansas Department of Human Services

Summary

The court affirmed the termination of Alphonzo Reid’s parental rights to C.R. It held that the case-plan requirements requiring housing and employment separate from the ministry did not violate religious-freedom guarantees, that the recorded telephone conversations were properly admitted, and that clear and convincing evidence supported termination. The court concluded that C.R. was adoptable, faced potential harm if returned to Reid’s custody, and had remained out of the home for more than twelve months despite DHS services.