In the Interest of J.S.G.

Mother's failure to establish a stable home, to obtain stable employment, or to cease residing with an illegal alien as required by her reunification plan supported termination of her parental rights to her three children.

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The mother of J.S.G., H.L.G., and T.L.R. appeals from the order of the Juvenile Court of Bartow County terminating her parental rights in the children. As we understand her three enumerations of error, they challenge the findings of the trial court on the basis that insufficient evidence was presented to support them. We conclude that although the mother appears to have made some progress, sufficient evidence was presented to support the trial court’s findings that the children’s deprivation was likely to continue, that the continued deprivation would be likely to cause serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm to the children, and that termination of the mother’s rights was in the best interest of the children. We therefore affirm the judgment terminating the mother’s rights.

The decision to terminate parental rights is a two-step process. The court first determines whether clear and convincing evidence exists of parental misconduct or inability. If such evidence exists, the court then considers whether termination is in the best interests of the children, considering their physical, mental, emotional, and moral conditions and needs, including the need for a secure and stable home. OCGA § 15-11-81 a; In the Interest of A.M.V., 222 Ga. App. 528, 529 474 SE2d 723 1996. Parental misconduct or inability exists when: 1 the children are deprived; 2 lack of proper parental care or control is the cause of the deprivation; 3 the deprivation is likely to continue or will not be remedied; and 4 continued deprivation is likely to cause the children serious physical, mental, emotional, or moral harm. OCGA § 15-11-81 b 4 A; A.M.V., supra.

In the Interest of J.S.G.

Mother's failure to establish a stable home, to obtain stable employment, or to cease residing with an illegal alien as required by her reunification plan supported termination of her parental rights to her three children.

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