In re Jasmine H. CA4/2

BACKGROUND

Father and Y.L. (Mother) married in February 2020. They have two children

together: Nathan H. (born in May 2019) and Jasmine H. (born in April 2020)

(collectively, the children). Mother’s two older teenage children from a different

father—J.L. (female) and Vincent L.—lived with her and Father in July 2022. This

appeal involves only Nathan, Jasmine, and Father; Mother and her two older children are

not parties.

The family has a recent dependency history. In a dependency proceeding that was

initiated in May 2020, Nathan and Jasmine were removed from the parents’ custody. In

June 2020, Jasmine and Nathan were placed with their maternal aunt, Valerie M., and her

husband. The juvenile court sustained allegations of general neglect and emotional abuse

as to both parents. Both parents received reunification services. In January 2022,

Jasmine and Nathan were returned to the parents. The case was closed in mid-July 2022.

In July 2022, five days after the prior dependency case closed, the San Bernardino

County Department of Children and Family Services (CFS) received a referral alleging

emotional abuse of Vincent, who was then 16 years old, as the result of a…