Katrina R. Stewart, Respondent-Below, Appellant v. Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families…

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Family Court’s termination of the mother’s parental rights and denial of guardianship petitions filed by the children’s grandmother and aunt. The court held that two qualified psychiatrists provided clear and convincing evidence that the mother was mentally incompetent and unable to discharge her parental responsibilities, and that DFS made reasonable reunification efforts tailored to her circumstances. The court also concluded that the Family Court properly applied the statutory best-interest factors in denying both guardianship petitions.