In re K.W.

Marquardt, J.:

D.W., the natural mother of K.W., J.W., K.W., and C.W. (Mother), appeals the district court’s termination of her parental rights. On appeal, Mother contends that the district court erred by failing to acknowledge her constitutional right to parent, as well as finding sufficient evidence to support the termination of her parental rights. Because it is not apparent from the record on appeal that the district court made the findings mandated by the applicable statute, we vacate and remand with directions.

K.S.A. 2009 Supp. 38-2269(a) directs that parental rights may be terminated…