Matter of Roland

The mother, Cathy Roland, appeals from an order of the Juvenile Court of Russell County terminating her parental rights to her daughter and placing the child's permanent custody with the Russell County Department of Pensions and Security for adoptive planning.

The mother argues that the trial court erred in terminating her parental rights. She contends that there is no proof of her unfitness as a parent or any strong proof of her neglect of the child. She also says that the court failed to consider less drastic measures than permanent removal of parental custody.

The evidence shows that in July…