In re I.S. CA4/3

STATEMENT OF THE CASE

On July 29, 2024, I.S.’s juvenile probation officer (P.O.) filed a report for I.S.’s upcoming nonminor dependent placement review hearing, recommending the juvenile court terminate I.S.’s juvenile probation as unsuccessful, and vacate the suitable placement order. The P.O. reported that on November 25, 2019, I.S. was declared a ward of the juvenile court 1 pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 602. I.S. was placed on formal probation, and on July 28, 2021, suitable placement was vested with the Orange County Probation Officer. Subsequently, I.S. was placed on adult probation in another matter. In early January 2024, he was released to a representative of a local nonprofit for purposes of housing. However, later that month he was arrested, and a probation hold was requested and placed by I.S.’s adult probation officer. He remained detained at Orange County Jail at the time of the report. The P.O. reported she met with I.S. on January 8, 2024. At that time, “he reaffirmed he was not interested in continuing with extended foster care services.” Moreover, due to his current incarceration, I.S. “is ineligible to

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