State ex rel. Children, Youth & Families Department v. Jerry K.

OPINION

SUTIN, Judge.

Jerry K. (Father) appeals the termination of his parental rights as to his two daughters (Children). The Children, Youth and Families Department (the Department) gained legal custody of Children who were held to be “neglected” by virtue ofFather’s incarceration for crimes unrelated to Children. • Father’s parental rights were terminated after he was sentenced to thirty-five years in prison.

Father argues that his fundamental right to parent Children was violated by the Department’s refusal to place Children according to his expressed preference of an adoptive home. He also…