In re Emily M. CA4/3
Emily M. appeals from the juvenile court’s order denying her Welfare and Institutions Code section 388 petition. She sought removal from her mother Laura M.’s custody and placement in foster care just before her 18th birthday so that she would be eligible for federal funding as a nonminor dependent (§ 11400, subd. (v)(1)) under the California Fostering Connections to Success Act. (Assem. Bill No. 12 (2009-2010 Reg. Sess. (AB 12); Assem. Bill No. 212 (2011-2012 Reg. Sess.) (AB 212).) Emily contends the evidence she presented at the hearing on her section 388 petition demonstrated a risk of detriment if she remained in mother’s care and therefore compelled her removal (§ 361, subd. (c)). Her opening brief also asserts the court erred by denying her alternative request for continued dependency status under section 303. For the reasons expressed below, we dismiss the appeal as moot.
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