In Re Alyssa H.
Humboldt County Social Services Agency v. Charles H.
Opinion
Opinion
Alyssa, free from his parental custody and control pursuant to Civil Code former section 232, subdivision (a)(2) and (a)(7). The minor was adjudicated a dependent child of the juvenile court prior to January 1, 1989. (See Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26 [procedures applicable to minors adjudicated dependent children on or after Jan. 1, 1989].) Appellant contends the evidence is insufficient to support the court’s findings. Respondent contends the appeal is untimely. The mother does not appeal.
Procedural History
In July 1988 a petition to declare the minor, five months old, a dependent child of the court (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 300, subd. (a)) was filed alleging she was at risk for severe emotional and physical abuse due to parental neglect, and she was placed in foster care. In September the petition was found true, the minor was declared a dependent and placement was continued with the foster parent. The parents received extensive reunification services for two years.
In August 1990 a permanency planning hearing was held (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25), at which time the court determined that (1) return of the minor to her parents would create a substantial risk of…