In re Kadijah A.

*588OPINION

This case came before us for oral argument on April 3, 2000, pursuant to an order that directed all parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown, and, therefore, we proceed to decide the issues at this time.

The respondent mother, Willena (respondent or mother), has appealed from a Family Court judgment that terminated her parental rights to three children, Kadi-jah, age six,…