Department of Human Services v. L. B.

Mother appeals judgments changing the permanency plan for her children, who are in the state’s custody, from reunification with her to adoption. She argues that the juvenile court erred in entering the judgments because they do not include the finding required by ORS 419B.476(5)(d)— namely, a finding as to whether “[t]here is a compelling reason * * * for determining that filing such a petition [to terminate parental rights] would not be in the best interests of the child or ward.” ORS 419B.498(2)(b) (cross-referenced in ORS 419B.476(5)(d)). Mother concedes that she did not raise that issue…