In re Z.M. CA1/1
Opinion
Opinion
Banke, J.
BACKGROUND
This is the second case involving mother’s youngest child Z.M. (Minor).2 We incorporate by reference facts from our prior unpublished opinion, J.G. v. Superior Court (May 7, 2025, A172430). Proceedings Leading to Termination of Services After minor was detained, due to various issues regarding Mother’s mental health, substance use, and domestic violence, as well as Mother leaving Minor and his sibling in maternal grandmother’s care, “despite extensive concerns” about her ability to care for the children, Mother received over 18 months of services. (J.G. v. Superior Court, supra, A172430.) Review Period “In its six-month review report, the [San Francisco Human Services Agency (Agency)] reported Mother had been consistently attending parenting classes since December 2023. She had also been participating in a domestic violence group. There had been no new arrests during the reporting period, although a June 2024 police report indicated Mother had been involved in a domestic violence incident with her then-boyfriend, when he ‘punched a hole in two doors,’ ‘shattered the shower glass door,’ and ‘threw kitchen knives’ at Mother (June incident). The police report indicated…