In the Interest of T.M.

The father of two minor children appeals from a final order terminating his parental rights. On appeal, he argues that the trial court erred in terminating his rights without first requiring the Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services (HRS) to offer a performance agreement or permanent placement plan. We disagree and affirm.

After the most recent adjudication of dependency,1 HRS sought to terminate the father’s parental rights for his alleged “severe or continuing abuse or neglect” and his “egregious abuse.”2 At the adjudicatory hearing, the father’s attorney sought judgment on the…