South Carolina Department of Social Services v. Broome

Finney, Justice:

Appellant Cherry Diann Kampf Broome appeals a family court order terminating her parental rights to her daughter, Savannah Joann Broome, born December 16,1985. We affirm.

Savannah was taken into protective custody by the South Carolina Department of Social Services (DSS) two days after birth upon recommendation of the Anderson County Mental Health Center because of “threat of harm” to the child. Savan nah has remained in foster care in the same home since December 30,1985.

DSS commenced an action on December 18, 1985, seeking termination of the parental rights of appellant and…