L.S.

*710 Opinion

The mother, Jacqueline B. (mother) and sister, LaR.S. (sister) of J.T. (the minor), appeal from the juvenile court’s order terminating mother’s parental rights. (Welf. & Inst. Code, 1 §§ 366.26, 395.)

Mother contends that (1) the juvenile court erred in finding the minor adoptable; (2) the beneficial parental relationship exception to adoption applied; (3) the sibling relationship exception to adoption applied; and (4) guardianship, rather than adoption, was the preferred permanent plan.

Sister contends that (1) the juvenile court erred in failing to determine the minor’s wishes before terminating parental rights; and (2) the juvenile court failed to consider whether the current caregivers were able to provide for the minor’s needs. Sister also joined in mother’s arguments. Mother adopted sister’s arguments by reference in her reply brief.

We raised sua sponte the issue of sister’s standing to be heard on her claims and ordered supplemental briefing on that issue.

Because we conclude that sister lacks standing, as we explain post, we shall dismiss sister’s appeal.

As we disagree with each of the contentions summarized above, we shall affirm the juvenile court’s…