In re A.S.Y.

CALABRIA, Judge.

Respondent-mother appeals the trial court’s order terminating her parental rights to her minor child, “Amanda.”1 We vacate the trial court’s order and remand for a new termination hearing.

I. Background

Respondent-mother is the biological mother of Amanda, who was born on 25 December 2007.2 On 28 October 2008, respondent-mother, who was homeless, contacted the Orange County Department of Social Services (“DSS” or “petitioner”) seeking assistance for Amanda and herself. On 29 October 2008, DSS filed a juvenile petition alleging that Amanda was a neglected and dependent juvenile…