In re the Termination of: IM.- M. & Z.M. - M.
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtPennell, J.
¶1 The Department of Social and Health Services (Department) is obliged to provide necessary and available reunification services prior to terminating parental rights. When a parent is cognitively impaired, services must be tailored to a parent’s individual needs. This burden on the Department is significant, but so are the rights at stake. Only upon a showing of futility will a termination order be upheld when the Department fails to meet its obligations.
¶2 C.M.’s parental rights were terminated after a 2-year dependency. Within at least 60 days of initiating the dependency, the Department…
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