Caldwell County Department of Social Services v. Joplin

WALKER, Judge.

Respondents’ parental rights were terminated in the Caldwell County Juvenile Court on 26 August 1998. Respondents Robert *655Charles Church and Michelle Renae Joplin, although never married, are the biological parents of the minor children K.M.C. and H.E.C. Caldwell County Department of Social Services (DSS) has been involved with the respondents since July 1994.

After petitions alleging neglect and dependency were filed on 20 February 1996, the children were ordered into non-secure custody with DSS and were returned to the home of respondent Joplin on 13 March 1996 after temporary…