People ex rel. E.C.

Opinion by

Judge MARQUEZ.

In this post-termination of parental rights proceeding, J.P.R. and N.R. (paternal grandparents) appeal from an order denying their motion for permanent custody of their grandchildren, E.C. and A.C. We affirm.

The dependency or neglect proceeding was filed in December 1997, and the children were placed with their father in January 1998. The children were subsequently adjudicated dependent or neglected, and treatment plans were approved for the parents.

In September 1998, the children were placed in a foster-adopt home (foster home). Shortly thereafter, the maternal uncle…