Santa Barbara County Child Protective Services v. Robyn R.

*769 Opinion

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.

Facts and Procedural History

On October 17, 1997, Santa Barbara County Child Protective Services (CPS) filed petitions on behalf of Jamie R. bom in 1990, Dylan R. bom in 1994, and Marke R. bom 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 dmg abuse and had been arrested several times for possession of methamphetamine and testing positive for dmgs. 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,…