In the Interest of L.J.D.

KURT S. ODENWALD, Chief Judge.

Introduction

Appellant Sara Welch (Welch) appeals from the trial court’s order terminating her parental rights to her minor child L.J.D. The trial court found substantial evidence to terminate Welch’s parental rights under Sections 211.447.5(2) and (3), RSMo. Cum.Supp.2010 1 In particular, the trial court held Welch’s mental retardation and depression were permanent or near-permanent mental illnesses that rendered her incapable of knowingly providing care to L.J.D.; Welch continuously failed to provide an adequate home for L.J.D.; and Welch made only minimal…