In Re Octavia C.

Syllabus

This appeal involves a petition to terminate parental rights. The juvenile court found by clear and convincing evidence that several grounds for termination as to the mother were proven: (1) abandonment by failure to support (2) abandonment by failure to provide a suitable home (3) abandonment by an incarcerated parent for failure to support (4) abandonment by an incarcerated parent for wanton disregard (5) substantial noncompliance with a permanency plan (6) persistent conditions (7) severe child abuse and (8) failure to manifest an ability and willingness to care for the children. The juvenile court also found that termination was in the best interests of the children. The mother appeals. On appeal, the Department of Children's Services does not defend the grounds of abandonment by failure to support and abandonment by failure to establish a suitable home. We reverse the juvenile court in part and affirm in part.