Termination under § 19b(3)(g)

Holding that § (g) existed, the court affirmed the trial court’s order terminating respondent-mother’s parental rights to her biological child. The record showed that the mother “was unable to provide proper care and custody for the child.” She tested positive for meth “when CPS initially visited the house, and she appeared to be intoxicated on the day that the child was removed. It was reported that respondent-mother was intoxicated to the point where the CPS workers were concerned for the child’s safety around” the mother. Nevertheless, she continued to use meth throughout the case. “Although the parent agency treatment plan offered appropriate services and referrals, respondent did not meaningfully participate in or benefit from them. [She] declined recommended inpatient treatment, submitted inconsistent and positive drug screens, failed to attend her scheduled psychological evaluation, and did not sufficiently engage in counseling so that service providers could confirm any progress.” Further, her parenting times were suspended because she “was intoxicated and acting erratically at a supervised visitation.” Overall, the evidence on the record showed that the mother “failed to provide proper care and custody for the child because of her drug use. Given the absence of sustained participation or demonstrated benefit, the [trial] court found that respondent was unable to provide proper care and custody and that there was no reasonable expectation [she] would be able to do so within a reasonable time.”