People v. Johnny D.

PRESIDING JUSTICE O’MARA FROSSARD

delivered the opinion of the court:

Following a parental fitness hearing, the trial court found respondent father Johnny D. unfit to parent Bernice B. based on failure to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern, or responsibility for Bernice’s welfare, pursuant to section l(D)(b) of the Adoption Act (Act) (750 ILCS 50/l(D)(b) (West 2000)), desertion, pursuant to section l(D)(c) of the Act (750 ILCS 50/l(D)(c) (West 2000)), and failure to make reasonable progress towards Bernice’s return home, pursuant to section l(D)(m) of the Act (750 ILCS 50/ 1(D)…