Lawton v. T.A.M.

GAITAN, Judge.

This is an appeal from the termination of parental rights pursuant to § 211.447.2 RSMo.1986. The appellant alleges there was insufficient evidence to support that termination. We affirm.

This case involves three siblings, D.M. (boy) age 5, D.M. (girl) age 9, and L.M. (girl), age 7. This family has some history with the Division of Family Services beginning in April of 1987. The parents were hotlined for neglect and inappropriate care of their children. Day care, counseling, and food were provided to the family to prevent removal of the juveniles.

In April 1987, appellant left her…