In Re Workman

This case arises under the Juvenile Court Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1977, ch. 37, par. 701 — 1 et seq.). After extensive hearings in the circuit court of Will County, the court found that the appellant, Cynthia Gillion, had abandoned her two minor children and had failed to maintain a reasonable degree of interest, concern or responsibility for their welfare. Accordingly, pursuant to sections l(D)(a) and l(D)(b) of the Adoption Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1971, ch. 4, pars. 9.1 — l(D)(a), (b)) the court held Cynthia to be unfit as a parent. Pursuant to section 5 — 9 of the Juvenile Court Act (Ill. Rev.…