In the Interest Of: S. C., M. C., D. C., B. C., B. C., R. C., G. C., J. A. C., A. R. C., D. E. C.

Summary

The court affirmed the termination of Rebecca C.'s parental rights and the award of permanent custody and guardianship of eight children to the State Department of Welfare. It held that the State was not required to call every social worker or introduce the reports attached to the neglect petition, that the State retained the burden of proving neglect by clear and convincing evidence, and that the evidence was sufficient. Although the circuit court failed to include adequate findings of fact and conclusions of law in the disposition order, the appellant waived that error by failing to object and approving the order for entry.