In re A.H. CA4/3

FACTS

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DETENTION AND JURISDICTION PERIOD

Minor was born in late 2019 at a time when both Mother and Father were not only themselves minors, but also dependents of the courts. Because Mother had absconded from Orangewood Children and Family Center shortly before giving birth, Minor was almost immediately declared a dependent of the court. When Minor was initially declared a dependent, Mother was given reunification services. Father did not receive reunification services. During this time, Mother was placed with foster mother Michelle, and Minor was likewise placed with Michelle. Mother was eventually switched to Family Maintenance services, and ultimately the first dependency petition was terminated after Mother and Minor reunified in July 2021. Mother and Father were given joint legal custody over Minor, but Mother was given sole physical custody with Father getting visitation. The second and present petition was instituted in August 2021 as a result of repeated incidents of Mother leaving Minor at Michelle’s house without letting anyone know and without securing supervision for Minor. The petition, which the court found to be true, was filed under Welfare and Institutions…