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Dennis M

Dennis M. v. Super. Ct.

Filed 1/19/07 Dennis M. v. Super. Ct. CA3

NOT TO BE PUBLISHED

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IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA

THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT

(Sacramento)

DENNIS M. et al.,

Petitioners,

SUPERIOR COURT OF SACRAMENTO COUNTY,

Respondent;

SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES,

Real Party in Interest.

C053699

(Super. Ct. Nos. JD219751, JD219752, JD219753, JD219754 & JD222997)

Petitioners Jeanie S., the mother of the minors, and Dennis M., the father of Natalie S., Cody S. and Jason M., seek an extraordinary writ to vacate the orders of the juvenile court terminating their reunification services and setting a hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.^{^[1]} (former Cal. Rules of Court, rule 38.1 (now rule 8.452).) Petitioners raise several claims that we conclude are without merit. However, we conclude the juvenile court failed to make sufficient findings to support the termination of reunification services.^{^[2]} Accordingly, we shall vacate the juvenile court's orders and remand for further proceedings.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In August 2003, petitions were filed by the Sacramento Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) concerning Richard L., Hannah L., Cody S. and Natalie S. (ages five, four, 17 months and newborn, respectively) after Natalie tested positive for marijuana at birth, the home was found to be dirty and unsafe and the minors reported petitioners â€

Description	Petitioners Jeanie S., the mother of the minors, and Dennis M., the father of Natalie S., Cody S. and Jason M., seek an extraordinary writ to vacate the orders of the juvenile court terminating their reunification services and setting a hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26. (former Cal. Rules of Court, rule 38.1 (now rule 8.452).) Petitioners raise several claims that court conclude are without merit. However, court conclude the juvenile court failed to make sufficient findings to support the termination of reunification services. Accordingly, court vacate the juvenile court's orders and remand for further proceedings.
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