In re A.F. CA2/8

BACKGROUND

The facts relevant to the disposition of this appeal are limited. Mother and father were in a dating relationship for a year or two. When mother turned 18, she moved in with father and his family. Shortly thereafter, she became pregnant. About a month into her pregnancy, she ended her relationship with father. During her pregnancy, they had at least one altercation that involved physical violence. She gave birth to A.F. in June 2019. Five months later, mother was arrested for robbery and detained in custody. She has been incarcerated ever since and is first eligible for parole in September 2026. Maternal grandparents became A.F.’s primary caretakers. Maternal grandparents held a dim view of father, and they did not get along. Issues over custody arose. Maternal grandmother commenced guardianship proceedings. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) received a referral about A.F. in January 2020. The following month, A.F. was detained from the parents and placed with maternal grandparents. Father’s visitation was ordered monitored. The juvenile court later sustained a petition against parents, ordered A.F. removed, and ordered…