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

Held: 
Reversed

A dependency adjudication requires findings of both the parent’s inability to provide for the juvenile’s care and supervision and the lack of an appropriate alternative child care arrangement. Without any evidence or findings regarding the availability of an alternative child care arrangement, the child is not dependent.

Category:
Abuse, Neglect, Dependency
Stage:
Adjudication
Topic:
Dependency
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