EMMA D. v. STATE, DEPT. OF HEALTH

No. S-15207.

322 P.3d 842 (2014)

EMMA D., Appellant, v. STATE of Alaska, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & SOCIAL SERVICES, OFFICE OF CHILDREN'S SERVICES, Appellee.

Supreme Court of Alaska.

April 11, 2014.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Dianne Olsen , Law Office of Dianne Olsen, Anchorage, for Appellant.

David A. Wilkinson , Assistant Attorney General, Fairbanks, and Michael C. Geraghty , Attorney General, Juneau, for Appellee State of Alaska.

Lisa M. Wilson , Assistant Public Advocate, and Richard Allen , Public Advocate, Anchorage, for Guardian Ad Litem.

Before: FABE, Chief Justice, WINFREE, STOWERS, MAASSEN, and BOLGER, Justices.


OPINION

FABE, Chief Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Emma D.1 has a history of mental health issues, particularly bipolar disorder, dating back to her early childhood. The Office of Children's Services (OCS) became involved with Emma and her newborn son, Joey, following reports from Covenant House expressing concern about Emma's homelessness, inability to care for an infant...

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