In re D.R. CA2/3

INTRODUCTION

Leslie R. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating her parental rights as to two of her children, D.R. and A.R. Mother argues the court erred in terminating her parental rights because the court considered inappropriate factors when it found the beneficial parent-child relationship exception to adoption did not apply. We affirm.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

1. Background Two of mother’s children, D.R. (now 12 years old) and A.R. (now five years old), are involved in this appeal.1 The Department of Children and Family Services (Department) became involved with this family on March 12, 2018, after receiving an anonymous report that mother uses methamphetamines and hears voices. The caller expressed concern for the children’s safety in mother’s care. At the time, mother and the children were living with the maternal uncle, H.R., his partner, and several other extended family members. On March 29, 2018, during the initial investigation period, mother and the children appeared at a Department office for an interview. Mother displayed signs of being under the influence during the interview but denied current or past drug use. With mother’s…