Opinion ID: 2741596
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Heading: Ian’s Situation

Text: Since Ian’s removal from the family residence, he has lived in several longterm residential treatment facilities. At the time of trial, Ian was at Family Centered Services of Alaska, a therapeutic foster home, where his stay was indefinite. According to OCS, Ian was diagnosed with dysexecutive syndrome, a cognitive disorder; oppositional defiant disorder; and mood disorder. In therapy, Ian would share that he missed his mother, and he often looked forward to family sessions with her, but he rarely mentioned his father and did not ask to see him. In fact, because of Ian’s emotional instability and his statements that he never wanted to see his father again, visitation with Jamie has not been deemed therapeutically appropriate. Since Ian was taken into OCS custody in June 2011 he has had little or no contact with his father but has had some successful visits with his mother.