In re R.M.

I.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

After investigating a referral for possible neglect of the children by mother, San

Bernardino County Children and Family Services (CFS) removed the children from

mother’s home and filed petitions in the juvenile court alleging the children were

dependents under section 300.

At the detention hearing, the juvenile court ordered the children detained and

ordered the parents to receive visitation. The court also granted CFS the authority to

provide visits to relatives, “as appropriate.”

In its report for the combined jurisdiction/disposition hearing, CFS recommended

the juvenile court find true the allegations in the petition, detain the children, and order

family reunification services for both parents. Both parents were interviewed and denied

having concerns with themselves while expressing concerns about the children’s safety

with the other parent. Father appeared to be forthcoming about concerns related to his

responsibility for the children’s removal, whereas mother appeared to minimize any

concerns regarding her conduct. Mother identified her parents as her support network.

3 Both children reported they felt safe in mother’s…