In Re Mary M.
Imperial County Department of Social Services v. John M.
Opinion
Opinion
Mitchell, J.
John M. and Jean M. appeal a judgment of the juvenile court declaring their natural children, Mary M. (Mary) and Barbara M. (Barbara) free from parental custody and control pursuant to Civil Code section 232, subdivision (a).
Facts
The union of John M. and Jean M. resulted in the birth of Mary on March 30, 1976, and Barbara on August 3, 1977. On December 14, 1977, the children were placed in protective custody by the Brawley Police Department. After investigation by the Imperial County Welfare Department and counseling with John M. and Jean M., Mary and Barbara were returned to their parents in late December. The welfare department monitored the children’s care and the home of John M. and Jean M. up to the time of trial. On July 31, 1978, the welfare department filed petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (d) and removed Mary and Barbara from the home of John M. and Jean M.
On October 25,1978, Mary and Barbara were declared dependent children pursuant to section 300, subdivision (d) and placement was continued outside of the home of John M. and Jean M. On September 17, 1979, the children were reunited with their parents. Although their…