Caitlyn E. v. State, Department of Health & Social Services, Office of Children's Services

OPINION

BOLGER, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

The superior court terminated a mother’s parental rights to two of her Indian children. She now appeals, contesting the qualification of the ICWA-required expert witness and the finding that OCS made active efforts to prevent the breakup of the Indian family. Because the superior court’s decision to qualify the expert witness was not an abuse of discretion, and because the superior court’s active efforts finding was not erroneous, we .affirm the termination of the mother’s parental rights.

II. FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Caitlyn E., a Yupik woman,'lives in Bethel…