Opinion ID: 2639287
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Heading: j.f.

Text: J.F., the eldest child, was born in 1986 to S.H. and an Alaska Native who has not been involved in J.F.'s upbringing and is not a party to this appeal. J.F. is eligible for membership in the Orutsararmuit tribe by virtue of his father's membership. J.F. was hospitalized twice in 1999 at Charter North Hospital (Charter) due to aggression and his attempt to jump out of a window at a shelter. He was subsequently transferred to Alaska Children's Services (ACS) residential treatment where he remained for at least nine months. According to his ACS case manager: [J.F.] has a history of defying parents and other adults, severe verbal and physical outbursts, destroys property, attempts to injure children, lies, acts without considering consequences, ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder] per diagnosis, easily agitated, refuses to comply with normal duties, attempts to manipulate others, associates with negative peers, fire setting, mood swings, depression, anxiety and grief issues. When hospitalized at Charter, J.F. admitted, I get mad quickly. I have an anger problem. J.F. was diagnosed as possibly suffering post traumatic stress disorder and major depression. Psychological testing revealed that he may have been sexually abused.