In re J.G. CA4/2
Opinion
Opinion
I.
INTRODUCTION
Defendant and appellant L.M. (mother) appeals from an order summarily denying
her Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 388 petitions for modification filed in juvenile
dependency proceedings while the permanent plan selection hearing was pending as to
her two children, J.G (age 6) and I.G. (age 8). She argues that the juvenile court erred
when it failed to order an evidentiary hearing to determine whether to order family
reunification services and increased visitation. We hold that the juvenile court did not
abuse its discretion in denying mother an evidentiary hearing because she failed to make
a prima facie showing of changed circumstances or that the relief she sought would be in
the children’s best interest. We affirm.
II.
BACKGROUND
Mother has had child welfare investigations due to substance abuse since her
children were born. In September 2013, I.G. tested positive for methamphetamine at
birth. Mother admitted to using drugs while pregnant, and she was referred to substance
abuse counseling. In June 2015, mother tested positive for methamphetamine at J.G.’s
birth. Once again, she was referred to substance abuse treatment.