In THE KH v. Long

CRIST, Judge.

Juvenile proceeding under § 211.031.-1(1)(A) and (B), (RSMo. Supp.1982) (effective Aug. 13, 1980). The juvenile court gave custody of an infant to the Missouri Division of Family Services with directions as to the return of custody to the child’s mother. Mother appeals. We affirm.

Mother asserts that there was not sufficient evidence to show that the child was in a dangerous environment and not receiving proper care. The statute, however, does not require a finding of a dangerous environment. To assert jurisdiction, the juvenile court must find clear and convincing evidence that…