IN RE: Shquia M.1 (2011)

MEMORANDUM OF DECISION

This case presents a petition for the termination of parental rights of Jennifer A., biological Mother, and Fletcher M., biological Father of the minor children, Shquia M. and Jordan M.

On October 6, 2011, Jennifer A. and Fletcher M. 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 children 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 April 28, 2010, eleven Exhibits (designated Exhibits A–D), 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 children 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 children, Shquia M. and Jordan M., to terminate the parental rights of their biological parents, Jennifer A., Mother and Fletcher M., Father.

The termination of the parental rights of Jennifer A., Mother, and Fletcher M., Father is ORDERED.

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

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

BY THE COURT,

WOLLENBERG, J.

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