In re B.C.
Annotate this CaseWhen Mother's child was eleven weeks old, Mother left the infant in the care of her boyfriend. The boyfriend shook the baby and threw it into the couch, resulting in severe injuries to the child. The district court placed the child in the custody of the Department of Health and Human Services, finding that the child was in immediate risk of serious harm due to Mother's inability to protect him from physical abuse. The court subsequently conducted a full testimonial hearing, after which it issued an order finding jeopardy as to Mother and maintaining custody with the Department. The court also ordered the Department to cease reunification efforts with Mother. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the court did not err in issuing the cease reunification order.
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