In re C.M.

STROUD, Judge.

Respondent-father appeals order awarding guardianship to non-relatives and ceasing further review in the matter. For the following reasons, we reverse and remand.

I. Background

On 26 March 2010, Robeson County Department of Social Services (“DSS”) filed a juvenile petition alleging Claire1 was a neglected juvenile. On 15 April 2010, DSS amended its juvenile petition and alleged Claire was abused and neglected. None of the allegations of abuse or neglect in the petitions mention Claire’s father, the respondent. On 15 April 2010, the district court entered an order placing Claire in…