In the Matter of Vikse

This is an appeal from an order by the district court of the tenth judicial district, in and for Fergus County, declaring Einar John Vikse a dependent and neglected child and awarding custody, care and control to the Division of Child Welfare Services of the Department of Public Welfare (hereinafter called the Welfare Department).

Einar John was born to Sherie Vikse and Einar Vikse on July 31, 1963. The child was just past two years at the date of the hearing of this cause.

The mother of Einar John was released from the State Hospital at Warm Springs, Montana, at about the time of the child’s…