In re Christopher R. CA2/8

INTRODUCTION

Appellant Christian R. (Father) appeals the juvenile court’s jurisdictional and dispositional findings and order as to minor children Christopher R. (born February 2019) and Sofia R. (born April 2024). Father contends the juvenile court erred in finding that he sexually abused his then–minor half-sister Paris, and that he and Mother engaged in domestic violence, placing Christopher and Sofia at substantial risk of serious harm. Father also argues the juvenile court erred when it ordered the children removed from his care and physical custody. Mother is not a party to this appeal. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) contends Father’s appeal is moot given post-disposition events. Alternatively, DCFS argues substantial evidence supports the juvenile court’s findings and orders. We affirm the juvenile court’s jurisdictional findings and dismiss as moot Father’s appeal of the dispositional orders.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Referrals and Investigation On September 20, 2023, DCFS received a referral that Father emotionally abused four-year-old Christopher and Father’s 17-year-old half-sister Paris.1 According to Mother,…