E.S v. v. People in the Interest of C.E.M

Summary

The court affirmed termination of the mother's parental rights because clear and convincing evidence showed that she repeatedly concealed and failed to report extensive contacts with the children's abusive father, could not demonstrate the protective capacities required by her treatment plan, and remained unfit with deficiencies unlikely to change within a reasonable time. The court held that termination was not based merely on her continued relationship with the father, but on her dishonesty and resulting inability to protect the children.