IN RE DIANA P.

No. 79-410.

120 N.H. 791 (1980)

In re DIANA P.

Supreme Court of New Hampshire.

December 10, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Michael R. Chamberlain, of Manchester, by brief and orally, for the foster parents.

Snierson, Chandler & McKean, of Laconia (John P. Chandler orally), for the natural mother, Beverly P.

Hanrahan, Brennan & Michael, of Manchester (William B. Brennan orally), for the New Hampshire Division of Welfare.

McLane, Graf, Raulerson & Middleton P.A., of Manchester (Charles A. DeGrandpre orally), for Child and Family Services of New Hampshire, amicus curiae.


DOUGLAS, J.

The central issue in this case is whether people who receive children into their homes through the New Hampshire Division of Welfare's foster parent program have standing to bring a proceeding under RSA ch. 170-C to terminate the rights of the natural parents. We hold that they do.

Diana P., the third of three children of Edgar and Beverly P., was born on October 30, 1973. At the time of Diana's birth, Beverly and Edgar were separated. Responding...

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