In re D.G. CA4/2

INTRODUCTION

K.K. (Mother) appeals from a juvenile court order terminating her parental rights

to her 11-year-old son G.G.-K. (G.) and nine-year-old son D.G.-K. (D.).1 (Welf. & Inst.

Code, § 366.26.)2 Mother contends the juvenile court erred in not applying the beneficial

relationship exception to adoption set forth in section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i).

We find no error and affirm the judgment.

II

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND3

The family came to the attention of the San Bernardino County Children and

Family Services (CFS) on July 18, 2016, when a referral was received alleging Mother

and the children were involved in a car accident and Mother fled the scene with her then

six-year-old and four-year-old sons. In addition, one of the boys was not in a safety car

seat. The social worker responded to the referral and interviewed the family. Mother

denied she was driving the vehicle. However, D. reported that Mother was driving.

Mother gave D. a harsh look and called him a liar. D. insisted that Mother was driving.

J.G. (Father) is not a party to this appeal.

2 All future statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise…