In re A.G. and M.R.
Mother appeals from an order denying her Welfare and Institutions Code section 388 petition seeking modification of an earlier order that no reunification services be provided because Mother's whereabouts were unknown. Mother's petition sought to modify that order and to reinstate family reunification services with the goal of returning her two daughters to her custody. Court conclude that Mother did not meet her burden of showing that the modification of the order was in the children's best interests. Mother failed to rebut the presumption in favor of the children's continued stable placement in the home of their prospective adoptive parents, with whom the children were strongly bonded. There was also evidence that return to Mother's custody would harm the children's development and emotional well-being. The evidence supported the trial court's exercise of its discretion, and court affirmed the juvenile court's denial of the petition.
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