In the Interest of B.H.

Buchele, J:

The natural father of N.H. and B.H. (children) appeals the termination of his parental rights. He claims that the delay in reaching trial of this case violated his due process right; the trial court erroneously admitted evidence of an alcohol counselor and individual therapist; and there was a lack of substantial evidence to support unfitness or that he was likely to change in the foreseeable future. We disagree and affirm.

On May 20,1999, the State filed a child in need of care (CINC) petition as to the children. The petition alleged, among other things, that the father had…