In the Interest of J.D.

lain this child in need of care proceeding, the State of Louisiana, Department of Children and Family Services, Child Welfare Division (Department) appeals from a judgment of the trial court finding that the child, KD.,1 was not in need of care and dismissing the matter. For the reasons that follow, we reverse and remand.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On September 4, 2015, the Department received a report of neglect/lack of adequate supervision concerning three minor children, J.D., K.D., and K.D. The. report alleged that the children’s mother had failed to get them off of the school bus four…