In re C.W. CA5

INTRODUCTION

J.B. (mother) appeals from the juvenile court’s orders failing to find that the beneficial parent-child relationship exception to adoption is applicable to her case and terminating her parental rights to Carlton W., Jr. (born May 2005, hereinafter Carlton) and D.H. (born April 2008) pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.1 Carlton W., Sr. (father) also appeals the termination of his parental rights to Carlton W., Jr.2 We reject parents’ contentions and affirm the juvenile court’s orders.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

Early Proceedings In March 2008, mother was convicted of narcotics possession. In May 2009, mother told a “mandated reporter” that she was having difficulty caring for her children and wished to turn them over to the Stanislaus County Community Services Agency (agency). The agency attempted to work with mother on a voluntary basis for two months, but mother failed to cooperate with services, used methamphetamine, and failed a Proposition 36 program due to noncompliance. The agency filed a petition in July 2009 pursuant to section 300, subdivision (b), alleging that Carlton (age four) and D.H. (age 14 months) were at substantial risk of harm…