explained to Ms. Laurent that while she was pregnant with EG she had fallen or had been involved in an accident and speculated that could have resulted in the child having some birth defects.
Joyce Madison testified she was the Child Protection Investigator initially assigned to EG's case. She explained that she verified the complaints received in a report from the Earl K. Long clinic. Ms. Madison stated her investigation revealed EG had sustained a left hip fracture and had received burns on her back. The record is devoid of any evidence that EG received medical treatment for the burns.
In light of the testimony contained in this record, we find no error in the trial court's conclusion that the mother consistently refused to provide reasonably necessary medical care forremoval of a child from the home. See, State in Interest of Four Minor Children v. DW, 585 So.2d 1222, 1227 (La.App. 2nd Cir.1991).
Twanda Laurent testified EG's mother attended parenting classes but because no progress reports were sent, she could not elaborate on her development. Having reason to believe that EG's mother had alcohol on her breath one morning, she was sent by Ms. Laurent to Baton Rouge Substance Abuse for an evaluation but was incarcerated before she was able to successfully involve herself in the program. Citing EG's close attachment to her foster family as a basis, Ms. Laurent said the Office of Community Services had recommended EG be freed for adoption as this was in her best interest. Additionally, Ms. Laurent described the difficulties experienced by