In re Z.J.T.B.

*208JACKSON, Judge.

C.L.W. ("respondent"), mother of the minor children Z.J.T.B., Z.J.W., and E.R.L.B.,1 appeals from a permanency planning order filed on 17 July 2006 that ceased further efforts toward reunification and established a permanent plan of adoption.2 For the reasons stated herein, we vacate the trial court's order and remand for additional findings of fact.

On 12 November 2004, the Wilkes County Department of Social Services ("DSS") filed petitions alleging that Z.J.T.B. and Z.J.W. were neglected and abused. On 15 August 2005, DSS presented evidence that Z.J.T.B., who was three months…