R.L. v. W.G.

R.L. and J.M. (the “former foster parents”) appeal an order denying their motion to intervene in proceedings regarding C.M., a minor child. We affirm.

After the Department of Children and Families (“DCF”) petitioned to terminate the mother’s parental rights, she elected to allow her cousin, W.G. (“the prospective mother”) to seek to adopt C.M. The trial court found the prospective mother qualified to adopt, and ordered C.M.’s placement changed from the former foster parents to her. The trial court also found that the child’s placement with the prospective mother was the least restrictive and…