State ex rel. of Four Minor Children

KNOLL, Judge.

The mother of four minor children appeals from the judgment of the trial court in favor of the Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), declaring the children abandoned, which in turn terminates her parental rights and obligations, making the children eligible for adoption. The names of the parties involved have been omitted in the title and in this opinion. The sole issue is whether the mother failed to provide for the care and support of the children for a period of at least four months, under circumstances showing an intent to permanently avoid parental responsibility.…