In Re: Zeylon T.S.

This appeal concerns the termination of parental rights. The mother is appealing the juvenile court’s judgment terminating her parental rights. The child at issue was initially taken from his mother’s custody by the Tennessee Department of Children’s Services after his school reported excessive tardiness and absences. The juvenile court determined that the child was homeless, and that the mother would not provide for his needs. The child was placed with a relative. Lengthy proceedings ensued. The Department filed a petition to terminate the mother’s rights, which was eventually tried by the juvenile court. The juvenile court terminated the mother’s parental rights, and the mother now appeals, arguing that the State failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence any statutory grounds for termination, failed to prove that it made reasonable efforts to reunify, and failed to prove that the termination of her parental rights was in the best interest of the child. We affirm.