¶2Appellant mother’s parental rights were terminated in an adoption proceeding filed by potential adoptive parents under § 453.040(7), RSMo 2000.1 The judgment of termination prior to adoption, on grounds of abuse and neglect, under *51§ 211.447.4(2), was supported by clear, cogent and convincing evidence, and termination was in the best interest of the children. Affirmed. Rule 84.16(b).
¶3. All statutory references are to the Revised Statutes of Missouri 2000, unless otherwise indicated.
