IN RE: Kevin S. (2010)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

This case presents a petition for the termination of parental rights of Shannon A., biological Mother, and Kevin S., biological Father of the minor child, Kevin S., Jr.

On December 3, 2010, Shannon A. and Kevin S. consented to the termination of their parental rights in open court.   This court found that the Mother and Father voluntarily and knowingly consented to the termination of their parental rights, having received the advice and assistance of competent legal counsel and having understood the consequences of their actions.   Their consent was accepted by this court.

This court finds that notice has been given in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes and the Practice Book. The court has jurisdiction in this matter and there is no pending action affecting custody of the child in any other court.   Mother and Father are unable or unwilling to benefit from reunification efforts.

The Permanency Plan is approved and the Department of Children and Families has made reasonable efforts to achieve the Permanency Plan.

The petition has been amended to allege, as the sole ground for termination of the Mother and Father, their consent to termination.

The court, having read the verified petition dated May 28, 2010, eleven Exhibits (designated Exhibits A-K), as well as other documents, makes the following findings by clear and convincing evidence.

ADJUDICATION

The Mother and Father have consented to the termination of their rights to their child and the consents have been accepted by the court.

No findings are necessary to be made pursuant to Conn. Gen.Stat. 17a-112 due to their consent.

DISPOSITION

Based on the foregoing, the court determines that it is in the best interest of the child, Kevin S., Jr., to terminate the parental rights of his biological parents, Shannon A., Mother and Kevin S., Father.

The termination of the parental rights of Shannon A., Mother, and Kevin S., Father is ORDERED.

It is further ordered that the Commissioner of the Department of Children and Families be appointed the statutory parent for the child for the purpose of adoption and permanent placement.

The statutory parent is ordered to file the appropriate written reports with the court, as is required by state and federal law and which show the efforts to effect the permanent placement of the child.

BY THE COURT,

WOLLENBERG, J.

Wollenberg, William L., J.T.R.