J.C. v. Department of Children & Family Services

WALLACE, Judge.

J.C. (the Father) and G.P.-B. (the Mother) appeal a final judgment that terminated their parental rights to their children. Because the Department of Children and Families (DCF) did not prove a ground for termination by clear and convincing evidence, we reverse the final judgment of termination and remand for further proceedings.

I. THE FACTS

A. Background

DCF sought to terminate the Father’s parental rights to K.C., born April 24, 2003, and G.C., born April 21, 2004. DCF also sought to terminate the Mother’s parental rights to K.C. and G.C. and to the Mother’s other child,…