In Re Petition for Adoption of J. S. R.

NEWMAN, Chief Judge:

Over the objection of appellant the natural mother of J.S.R., the court granted a petition for his adoption by his foster parents. She appeals primarily asserting that: (1) the “best interest of the child” standard of the D.C.Code 1973, § 16-304(e) 1 is unconstitutionally vague; (2) to permit adoption of her child over her objection without requiring a finding that she is unfit violates constitutional mandates; and (3) the trial court used an improper standard of proof. Finding no merit in these contentions, we affirm. 2

Prior to the birth of J.S.R., appellant contacted the…