In Re Weiler

HUDSON, Judge.

Tabitha Weiler (“respondent” or “mother”) appeals from a permanency planning order (“order”) ceasing efforts to reunify her with her two sons, Raymond Weiler (“Raymond”) and Christopher Weiler (“Christopher”). For the reasons discussed herein, we reverse the order of the trial court.

Background

On 18 May 1998, petitioner Wilkes County Department of Social Services (“petitioner” or “DSS”) filed a juvenile petition alleging that Raymond and Christopher were abused and neglected and obtained a non-secure custody order for the children. On 1 June 1998, the trial court ordered that…