In the Interest of Z. B.

Mikell, Judge.

The mother of Z. B. appeals from a juvenile court order terminating her parental rights. While we affirm the termination, we vacate the order to the extent that it places permanent custody of the child with the Georgia Department of Human Resources and remand the case with direction that the juvenile court evaluate the possibility of placing the child with a suitable relative.

On appeal from the grant of a termination petition, this Court must determine whether a rational trier of fact could have found by clear and convincing evidence that the natural parent’s rights to custody…