In re Kylie A. CA5

INTRODUCTION

The minor, Kylie A., appeals from the juvenile court’s findings and orders made at the contested Welfare and Institutions Code section 3881 hearing January 9, 2024, removing Kylie from her de facto parents and placing her with paternal aunt L.P. While Kylie’s appeal was pending, the juvenile court returned Kylie to father Steven A.’s custody under family maintenance services. We find Kylie’s appeal moot and dismiss the appeal.

PROCEDURAL AND FACTUAL HISTORY

The Fresno County Department of Social Services (department) filed a section 300 petition on June 17, 2022, alleging Kylie, then six months old, was at risk of harm due to mother Ashley A.’s substance abuse and exposure to domestic violence in the home. Kylie was removed and placed temporarily in the care of her maternal grandmother. The department recommended against offering mother services, as she had had her parental rights terminated as to Kylie’s half sibling, Liam. A maternal aunt, A.F., had recently finalized adoption of Liam, but was reluctant to take placement of Kylie, as mother had made the process with Liam difficult. Kylie was moved into placement with a resource family and the department…