Department of Children & Family Services v. D.R.

WALLACE, Judge.

The Department of Children and Family Services (DCF) appeals a final order denying DCF’s petition for termination of the parental rights of D.R. to her daughter, M.R. Because the trial court’s findings of fact are inconsistent with its conclusions of law, we vacate the order and remand for the entry of a new order.

After receiving allegations of negligence and physical abuse, DCF sheltered M.R. in 2001. In 2002, the trial court adjudicated M.R. dependent, and D.R. was given a case plan with the goal of reunification. D.R.’s case plan required her to cooperate with DCF, provide…