Arkansas Department of Human Services v. A.M.

DOUG MARTIN, Judge.

hThe Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) appeals from an order of the Jefferson County Circuit Court directing DHS to provide assistance to appellee A.M., a pregnant teenager, in the form of paying for school uniforms and maternity clothing.1 We reverse and remand for further proceedings.

After the filing of a family-in-need-of-services (FINS) petition on April 14, 2011, by Pine Bluff High School, the Juvenile Office of Jefferson County filed a “notice of intent” with DHS on April 28, 2011, informing DHS that the Juvenile Office intended to recommend that DHS provide…