In the Interest of B.B.

McGIVERIN, Chief Justice.

The parents, Anna and Archie, appeal from district court rulings finding their child, Barry, a child in need of assistance under Iowa Code section 232.2(6)(n) (1991), continuing Barry’s placement in foster care, and placing restrictions upon their visitation privileges.

The court of appeals reversed the district court’s rulings regarding the child in need of assistance petition and ordered Barry to be placed with his parents. We vacate the court of appeals decision and affirm the district court judgment.

I. Background facts and proceedings. This very protracted case…