In re H.M. CA2/8
Mother A.B.’s four children, ranging in age from five to 16, were detained following a domestic violence incident between mother and father L.M. The family has an extensive history with the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department), with two prior dependencies in 2005 and 2013, based on domestic violence between the parents, physical abuse by father, inappropriate discipline by mother, and the parents’ substance abuse.
The juvenile court denied reunification services to both parents, and set a Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 hearing to select a permanent plan for the children. Meanwhile, the children were placed with their maternal grandfather G.B., where they thrived. Mother filed a section 388 petition alleging a change in circumstances, based on her completion of four domestic violence counseling sessions, and completion of a program to address her alcoholism. Mother’s petition was summarily denied.
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