Tyson v. Department of Services for Children, Youth, and Their Families/Division of Family Services

Summary

The Supreme Court of Delaware affirmed the Family Court’s termination of Mother’s parental rights because clear and convincing evidence supported the finding that she had failed to plan adequately for the Children’s needs, DSCYF had made reasonable reunification efforts, and termination was in the Children’s best interests. The Court reviewed the legal rulings de novo, factual findings for clear error, and the ultimate decision for abuse of discretion. The Court did not decide whether the separate statutory ground based on a prior involuntary termination was satisfied.