In re Steven D.

SUTTELL, C.J.,

with whom GOLDBERG, J., joins, concurring in part and dissenting in part.

Because we believe there is ample evidence in the record to support the trial justice’s decision to terminate Kathleen’s parental rights, we respectfully dissent. This Court often has explained that the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is not required to “hold[ ] the hand of a recalcitrant parent.” In re Joseph S., 788 A.2d 475, 478 (R.I.2002) (quoting In re Kristen B., 558 A.2d 200, 204 (R.I.1989)). Today’s holding, however, in effect, requires DCYF not only to hold the hand of an…