Dep't of Human Servs. v. M. T. P. (In re C. J. P.)

*210Father appeals from a judgment in which the juvenile court changed the permanency plan for C, his son, from reunification to adoption. Father challenges the court's determination that there was no compelling reason to determine that filing of a petition to terminate parental rights would not be in the best interests of the child. Father contends that a compelling reason exists. He contends that another permanent plan-guardianship-is better suited to meet the needs of the child. DHS contends that guardianship is not a compelling reason to forgo a termination petition due to concerns about the…