In Re Jamie R.

YEGAN, Acting P.J.

Robyn R. appeals from an order terminating her parental rights (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26., subd. (b)(1)) [1] and an order denying a section 388 petition to return her children. The trial court found that the children were adoptable and that adoption was the least detrimental placement alternative. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1).) We affirm.

On October 17, 1997, Santa Barbara County Child Protective Services (CPS) filed petitions on behalf of Jamie R. (born in 1990), Dylan R. (born in 1994), and Marke R. (born in 1995), alleging that appellant had neglected the children and was not providing for their care. (§ 300, subds.(b) & (g).) Appellant had a long history of drug abuse and had been arrested several times for possession of methamphetamine and testing positive for drugs. The petitions alleged that CPS "has repeatedly tried to work with the mother for over a year and a half. The mother has been offered services, including $27,451.51 towards full time child care, to help her regain custody of the child[ren]."

The trial court sustained the petitions and placed the children in foster care. Appellant was provided reunification services. On November 4, 1998, the…