In Re D. J., 21906 (12-14-2007)

OPINION

{¶ 1} Sandra J., the natural mother of D.J., appeals from a judgment granting permanent custody of D.J. to Montgomery County Children's Services (MCCS). Sandra contends that the trial court's decision was improper because MCCS did not make reasonable attempts to reunify D. J. with his mother. Sandra further contends that the court should have granted custody to a qualified relative.

{¶ 2} We conclude that the trial court acted appropriately and in the best interests of the child. D.J. had been in the temporary custody of MCCS for at least twelve months before the agency filed for…