Smith v. Arkansas Department of Health & Human Services

John B. Robbins, Judge.

Appellant Ruben Smith appeals the J termination of his parental rights to his daughter, JS (born 7-31-05). He argues that: 1) the trial court erred in allowing the Arkansas Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to amend the termination petition on the day of the termination hearing; 2) there was insufficient evidence to terminate his parental rights; 3) the trial court’s termination order improperly referred to evidence presented at prior hearings. We affirm.

Factual Background

Our factual recitation is taken from the court’s termination order and other matters…