In Re Brown

Respondent, Jessie Brown, appeals as of right from an order of the probate court terminating her parental rights to her minor daughter, Kenyatta Brown.

Respondent’s parental rights were terminated pursuant to MCL 712A.19a; MSA 27.3178(598.19a), which allows for a termination of rights if:

"(c) A parent or guardian of the child is unable to provide proper care and custody for a period in excess of 2 years because of a mental deficiency or mental illness, without a reasonable expectation that the parent will be able to assume care and custody of the child within a reasonable length of time…