People v. D.T.

Respondent is the mother of C.J., who is about 10 years old. Respondent appeals from an order of the circuit court of Cook County which found her unfit, terminated her parental rights to C.J. and appointed a guardian with the right to consent to his adoption. In this court, respondent challenges the court’s finding of unfitness.

Before proceeding in this cause of action, we must be certain of our jurisdiction. In re Application of the County Treasurer, 308 Ill. App. 3d 33, 39, 719 N.E.2d 143, 147 (1999). The public guardian, who represents C.J., filed a motion to dismiss this appeal based on…