In re J.P.
Petitioner Jose G. (Jose) is the father of minor J.P., who was removed from the care of mother Michelle P. (Michelle) due to neglect. Jose, who was not married to Michelle and never had custody of his son, sought to have J.P. placed in his care. The juvenile court ordered the Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau (Bureau) to provide reunification services to Jose. After over two years of services, the Bureau recommended that J.P. be placed with his father under a family maintenance plan. On April 11, 2013, rejecting the Bureau’s recommendation, the juvenile court terminated services to Jose, and scheduled a hearing under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26[1] to consider a permanent plan and termination of parental rights.
Jose now petitions for extraordinary writ relief. Opposition has been filed on J.P.’s behalf. We conclude substantial evidence supports the juvenile court’s finding that placing J.P. in Jose’s care would create a substantial risk of detriment to J.P.’s safety and well-being. We therefore deny the petition.
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