B.L.J. v. Polk County Department of Social Services

B.L.J. appeals an order terminating her parental rights to K.D.J., a child under the age of eighteen. B.L.J. alleges that the court erred by failing to make an independent determination regarding her unfitness as a parent in terminating parental rights. Because *251we conclude that a finding of unfitness is mandated by statute and an independent determination of unfitness is not required, we affirm.

B.L.J. is the mother of K.D.J. (d.o.b. October 21, 1982). This appeal is the culmination of a long-running relationship between B.L.J., K.D.J., and the Polk County Department of Social Services. An…