In re B.N.M.

HUNTER, JR., Robert N., Judge.

Respondent-father appeals the trial court's 18 May 2016 adjudication order and 6 July 2016 disposition order concluding his daughter B.N.M. ("Brenna")1 was a neglected and dependent juvenile, it was in Brenna's best interest to remain in the custody of the Watauga County Department of Social Services ("DSS"), and DSS was not required to employ reasonable reunification efforts with Respondent-father. After review, we affirm in part and reverse in part.

I. Facts and Background

On 14 March 2016, DSS filed a petition alleging Brenna was a neglected and dependent…