In re Adrian M. CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Adrian M., Jr. (Adrian) appeals from orders under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26 terminating his parental rights to his children, Adrian M., III (Adrian III) and Alana M.1 Adrian argues the juvenile court erred in ruling the parental-benefit exception under section 366.26, subdivision (c)(1)(B)(i), did not apply. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. The Juvenile Court Declares Adrian III and Alana Dependent Children of the Court, and the Department Reports on the Children’s Placement and Visits with Adrian In January 2021 the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services filed a petition under section 300 on behalf of three-year-old Adrian III, 18-month-old Alana, and their half sibling (who is not Adrian’s child or at issue in this appeal). The Department alleged emergency medical services found Adrian III on the floor of the backseat of Adrian’s car following an accident where Adrian drove his car into a pole. The Department alleged (1) Adrian endangered Adrian III and placed

Statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.

2 him at risk of serious physical harm by failing to use an appropriate…