In re Camila M.R. CA2/8

INTRODUCTION

Nancy R. (Mother) and Juan M. (Father), the parents of minor Camila, appeal from the juvenile court’s order terminating Mother’s reunification services at the 12-month review hearing. Mother contends the court abused its discretion when it terminated her reunification services because she was complying with her case plan and continued services would be in Camila’s best interests. Father filed a separate brief joining in Mother’s arguments. We conclude the court did not abuse its discretion when it terminated Mother’s reunification services. Accordingly, we affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

I. Initial referral and petition

In late October 2021, the Orange County Social Services Agency/Children and Family Services (OCSSA) received a report that Mother suffered panic attacks while holding Camila, causing her to drop the child on multiple occasions. According to the reporting party, Mother also expressed suicidal ideations, once while holding a knife and caring for Camila. Father and several of Camila’s other relatives confirmed that Mother had been hospitalized multiple times because of her mental health issues. The relatives were concerned about Camila’s…