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Cite as 2011 Ark. App. 471 ARKANSAS COURT OF APPEALS DIVISION I No. CA11-177 APRIL FRAZIER Opinion Delivered JUNE 29, 2011 APPELLANT APPEAL FROM THE BENTON V. COUNTY CIRCUIT COURT [NO. J2009-556-D/N] ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF HONORABLE JAY T. FINCH, JUDGE HUMAN SERVICES APPELLEE AFFIRMED RITA W. GRUBER, Judge This is an appeal from an order terminating appellant April Fraziers rights to her son, J.F. The record shows that the removal was based on Fraziers drug use while she was pregnant with J.F. The record also shows that although appropriate services were offered, Frazier failed to avail herself of them and to complete her case plan, including the requirement that she learn how to meet J.F.’s medical needs. After consideration of all relevant and required factors, the circuit court ultimately found that termination was in J.F.’s best interest. The circuit court set out its reasoning and conclusions in a detailed order. The only issue in this appeal is the sufficiency of the evidence to support the termination of Fraziers parental rights, specifically the finding of potential harm to J.F. if contact were to continue. Because we are satisfied with the decision of the circuit court and the accompanying quantum of evidence and findings supporting the order, we affirm by
Cite as 2011 Ark. App. 471 memorandum opinion. In re Memorandum Opinions, 16 Ark. App. 301, 700 S.W.2d 63 (1985); Ark. Sup. Ct. R. 5-2(e). The circuit courts decision terminating Fraziers parental rights to her son is not clearly erroneous and is affirmed in all respects. Affirmed. ROBBINS and ABRAMSON, JJ., agree. 2
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