C.T.

I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

The Department initially took Minor into protective custody from her parents on

June 26, 2013. The juvenile court detained Minor on July 8, 2013, but returned her to the

parents’ care on December 5, 2013. The Department again took Minor into protective

custody on March 17, 2014. The Department placed Minor in the PAPs’ home on

December 18, 2014. On March 27, 2015, the court terminated the parents’ parental

rights.

The parents are not parties to this petition.

2 In the permanency status review report filed on September 2, 2015, the social

worker noted Minor “is an active and energetic two year old girl. [She] can run, jump[,]

and climb. She enjoys exploring her environment and social interactions. This summer

she has participated in swim lessons, t-ball, gymnastics, soccer[,] and dance.”

The social worker further observed that Minor “has adjusted to the home setting

and established healthy attachments to her caregivers. She identifies her caregivers as her

parents. [She] appears happy and appropriately cared for in the home. Her ongoing

needs continue to be met by the caregivers. The caregivers have indicated their

commitment to…