In the Interest of C. A. L.

MIKELL, Judge.

The legal father of C. A. L., a minor child, appeals from the juvenile court’s finding that the child was deprived and also awarding custody of the child to her mother. We affirm.

In determining whether a child is deprived, a juvenile court is governed by OCGA § 15-11-2 (8), which provides as follows:

“Deprived child” means a child who: (A) Is without proper parental care or control, subsistence, education as required by law, or other care or control necessary for the child’s physical, mental, or emotional health or morals; (B) Has been placed for care or adoption in violation of…