258 N.C. App. 247 - In re: D.A.’s Empirical Analysis

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4 state decisions

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1. “(1) Whether the parent is making adequate progress within a reasonable period of time under the plan. (2) Whether the parent is actively participating in or cooperating with the plan, the department, and the guardian ad litem for the juvenile. (3) Whether the parent remains available to the court, the department, and the guardian ad litem for the juvenile. (4) Whether the parent is acting in a manner inconsistent with the health or safety of the juvenile.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re S.M. · 265 N.C. App. 454 - In re: M.T-L.Y.

2. “[r]eunification shall remain a primary or secondary plan unless the court ... makes written findings that reunification efforts clearly would be unsuccessful or would be inconsistent with the juvenile's health or safety.”

   2 later decisions quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re S.M. · In re D.P.

3. “'(1) eliminating reunification as a goal of [the juveniles'] permanent plan, (2) establishing a permanent plan of guardianship with [the prospective guardians], and (3) transferring custody of the children ... to their legal guardians.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. In re D.P.