Juveniles – TPR — services

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Wisconsin Court of Appeals

Civil

Juveniles – TPR — services

On appeal, Lemar T. and Anastasia S. both argue that the trial court erred in finding that the ground alleged by the State—that their daughter Ariel T. was a child in continuing need of protection or services (“CHIPS”) as found in Wis. Stat. § 48.415(2), was met. They contend that because this ground requires the Bureau of Child Welfare (Bureau) to make reasonable efforts to provide services ordered by the CHIPS court, and the trial court specifically found that the Bureau never offered certain ordered services to them, the trial court erred. This court disagrees. Because the record supports the trial court’s finding that the Bureau made reasonable efforts to provide Anastasia S. and Lemar T. with services, this court affirms. This opinion will not be published.

2011AP1403, 2011AP1423 In re the termination of parental rights to Ariel T., et al.

Dist I, Milwaukee County, Foley, J., Curley, P.J.

Attorneys: For Appellant: Earle, Jane S., Shorewood; For Respondent: Kiefer, Rebecca Anne, Milwaukee; Long, Kevin M., Milwaukee; Gutschow, Brandon, Milwaukee