In re J.D.R., 239 N.C. App. 63 (2015)

Despite findings that mother provided for her child financially, medically, and educationally, other findings of mother’s (1) past and present use of drugs, (2) past and present actions of injuring child, (3) refusal to cooperate with DSS’ attempts to assess the child’s safety, and (4) friend-like relationship with child that contributed to the child’s defiant behavior were sufficient to conclude child was neglected. Child did not receive proper care and supervision and lived in an environment injurious to his welfare.