In re M. N.

This appeal was brought by Mrs. Ann Sparks, the paternal grandmother of the five N. children, who intervened to seek custody of her grandchildren. She appeals the judgment, entered by the Honorable R.D. McPhillips, in the District Court of the Tenth Judicial District, granting custody of the five N. children to the Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS).

The natural parents of the five N. children, M.N., R.N., B.N., S.N., and W.N., have had problems caring for and raising the children over a long period of time. They have had contact with welfare agencies in two other states…