In the Interest of M.A.P.

I. Background Facts and Proceedings

Mary Ann, born in July 2002, was removed from the care of her mother, Jeani-fer, shortly after her birth due to the fact Jeanifer’s parental rights to her five older children had recently been terminated. At the time of the removal, Mary Ann’s paternity was unknown. Later testing showed Fidel was Mary Ann’s father. The parties *684stipulated that Mary Ann should be adjudicated to be a child in need of assistance (CINA) pursuant to Iowa Code sections 232.2(6)(b) and (c)(2) (Supp.2001).

The juvenile court entered a dispositional order on December 16, 2002,…