F.T. v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Division of Family & Youth Services

OPINION

FABE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The father of a minor child, R.T., challenges the superior court’s decision that R.T. remain a child in need of aid (CIÑA) and the consequent extension of state custody for up to two years. We conclude that the trial court’s decision was not clearly erroneous and should be affirmed in all respects.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Background

F.T. and B.T. separated in February 1989. They had two children: a son, G.T., and a daughter, R.T. R.T. was born in November 1985 and was nine years old at the time of the most recent proceedings in the superior court. The…