In re T.J.C.

STROUD, Judge.

Respondent-mother (“Toni”) and respondent-father (“Fred”) appeal from (1) a permanency planning order which directed cessation of reunification efforts and initiation of termination of parental rights proceedings, and (2) an order terminating their parental rights as to their three minor children: Brianne, Tom, and Keith.1

*557I. Background

The three juveniles were bom to the marriage of Fred and Toni in May 2001, January 2007, and November 2007. The Rockingham County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) first became involved with the family in August 2005 by confirming reports that…