In re D.L.

STEELMAN, Judge.

*595The trial court did not abuse its discretion in continuing the placement of the children with relatives while leaving custody with Mother.

I. Factual and Procedural Background

On 20 July 2010, the Buncombe County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) filed juvenile petitions alleging the minor children to be neglected pursuant to N.C. Gen. Stat. § 7B-101(15) (2009) for not receiving proper care, supervision, or discipline; for not receiving necessary medical care; and for living in an environment injurious to their welfare. DSS did not seek a non-secure custody order as the…