Matter of J.t.l., Yinc

Summary

The Montana Supreme Court affirmed the termination of Mother's parental rights to both children. It held that the Department satisfied ICWA's active-efforts requirement by consulting with the Tribe, pursuing preferred placements, addressing cultural education, and considering safety and other case-specific circumstances. The Court also held that the District Court did not abuse its discretion in finding that Mother failed her treatment plan, that her condition was unlikely to change within a reasonable time, and that termination was in the children's best interests.