In re J.G. CA1/4

I.

INTRODUCTION

Appellant M.H., the biological father of minor J.G., appeals juvenile court findings and orders terminating his parental rights over minor under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.261 and choosing adoption as the preferred permanent plan. On appeal he primarily claims “the Agency failed in its duty to notify father of dependency proceedings.” Appellant asks the court to reverse and remand with orders that he be provided reunification services and that minor be placed in the care of her paternal relatives. Minor‟s mother, J.D.G., also appeals from the order terminating her parental rights. She joins appellant‟s appeal and argues that if this court reverses the

1 All undesignated statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.

1 order terminating his parental rights, the order terminating her rights should be reversed as well. We affirm.

II.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Minor was born in March 2011. Hospital staff was concerned for minor‟s wellbeing as mother appeared mentally unstable. She attempted to cut the security bracelet from minor‟s leg, causing the alarm to sound in the hospital. Police were called. Minor was placed in…