Bales v. Ark. Dep't of Human Servs.

Katlyn Bales appeals the circuit court's order that adjudicated her children dependent-neglected. On appeal, she argues that the circuit court erred in (1) adjudicating the children dependent-neglected, (2) continuing custody of the children with the Department of Human Services (DHS), and (3) finding that DHS engaged in reasonable efforts to prevent removal. We affirm.

On 18 September 2017, DHS filed for emergency custody of two-month-old N.M. and thirteen-month-old A.S. The accompanying affidavit explained that on September 12, the Scott County Department of Children and Family Services…