In re E.C.

DIETZ, Judge.

Respondent appeals from a permanency planning order awarding guardianship of her minor children Eliza and Helen1 to their paternal grandmother. Respondent argues that the order is erroneous because it describes the award as one of both custody and guardianship.

As explained below, we reject this argument. The proceedings below and the plain terms of the trial court's order indicate that it awarded guardianship. Accordingly, we affirm the trial court's order.

Facts and Procedural History

In August 2013, the Surry County Department of Social Services began providing services to…