In Interest of T. S. III

The respondents, A.E and T.S., appeal from an order of the circuit court of Peoria County finding them to be unfit parents and subsequently terminating their parental rights. The respondent mother, A.E, was found unfit for failing to make reasonable progress or reasonable efforts toward the return of her children, J.W, A.T., E.T., R.T., L.F., and T.S. III. 750 ILCS 50/1 (D)(m) (West 1996). The respondent father, T.S., was found unfit based on a finding of depravity. 750 ILCS 50/1 (D)(i) (West 1998). He is the father of T.S. III. Both parents appeal. We affirm.

I. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On September…