In re H.R.B.

Johnson, J:

The Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services (SRS) appeals the termination of the parental rights of H.R.B.’s natural father (hereafter “Father”). The action was a “pri*600vate” childinneed of care (CINC) proceeding initiated by Ii.R.B.’s natural mother (hereafter “Mother”). SRS was not notified of the CINC proceeding and, therefore, did not participate, thus giving rise to a question as to SRS’s standing to bring this appeal. SRS wants to generally challenge the concept of a private termination and specifically challenge the sufficiency of the evidence to support a termination…