People v. Gill

This is an appeal from the order terminating the parental rights of Victoria Gill (Gill), mother of M.C., a minor.

Victoria Gill’s daughter, M.C., was born on October 17, 1983. In December 1985, a finding of neglect was entered and M.C. was adjudicated a ward of the court. Temporary custody was awarded to Gary T. Morgan, the Guardian-Administrator of the Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS), with the right to place M.C. in a foster home. On March 31, 1986, M.C. was placed in the foster home of Nancy and Michael Van Milligen.

On June 7, 1988, the State filed a petition for appointment…