In Re Cody S.

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56 Cal. App. 4th 230·65 Cal. Rptr. 2d 22
Court of Appeal of CaliforniaJune 18, 1997B105664California1,075 words

Opinion

Opinion

EPSTEIN, Acting P.J.

In this appeal, mother Rhonda P. challenges the juvenile court order terminating her parental rights. Her sole contention on appeal is that the court was not provided with adequate information and hence was unable to consider the minor's wishes regarding placement. We conclude that the department of children and family services (DCFS) provided sufficient information and affirm the order.

Appellant is the mother of Cody S., born February 1, 1992. When Cody was two years old, he witnessed his father's murder. On February 16, 1995, Cody was declared a dependent child (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 300, subds. (b) and (j); all undesignated statutory references are to this code) based on sustained allegations that his home was in a filthy and unsanitary condition, and that his brother was a dependent child suitably placed in foster care. Appellant was ordered to participate in parenting and grief counseling, and conjoint counseling with Cody.

At the six-month judicial review, the court continued jurisdiction over Cody, and continued the reunification services plan. At the 12-month judicial review, the court continued jurisdiction, terminated reunification…

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