VICTORY, J.
We granted a writ application to determine whether the State of Louisiana, Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services ("OCS") has an obligation to make reasonable efforts to assist a parent in removing the impediments to reunification with her children before parental rights can be terminated under La. Ch.C. art. 1015(5). After reviewing the record and the applicable law, we hold that in this case, OCS has an obligation to make reasonable...
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