In re Kaleb L. CA2/4
INTRODUCTION
Kaleb L., born in 2008, has a history of severe emotional issues. When Kaleb was in second grade, his school contacted the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) after Kaleb’s parents, Ronald L. (father) and Tara M. (mother), failed to obtain appropriate mental health services for Kaleb. The court below found that Kaleb was a person described by Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b).
Father appeals, arguing that although Kaleb suffered from emotional problems, there was no evidence that he suffered, or was at substantial risk of suffering, serious physical harm. We agree and reverse. Because the court found that parents’ efforts to help Kaleb had not been sufficient to meet his needs, we remand the case to permit DCFS to consider filing a new petition alleging that jurisdiction may be asserted under section 300, subdivision (c) or any other basis it deems appropriate.
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