In re Angelina P. CA1/2

BACKGROUND

The able briefs filed by the parties demonstrate that they are familiar with the lengthy and sometimes tortuous history of these dependencies. The orders which appellant has brought here for review are obviously only the most recent of orders

1 generated in those proceedings. In light of these circumstances, it is not necessary to summarize the extensive proceedings in detail. We focus on the orders and the issues discussed in appellant’s arguments. The minors were originally declared dependent children of the Los Angeles Juvenile Court in 2010. That same year the dependencies were transferred to San Mateo. Eventually, also in 2010, reunification services to appellant were terminated, and in 2011 long-term foster care was adopted as the permanent plan for the minors. It appears that much of the controversy stems from appellant’s lack of sympathy with the religious beliefs of the children’s caregiver, who is appellant’s cousin and also an adherent of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. In April 2013, respondent advised the court that the three youngest children “have resided in the same placement home since February 26, 2010 and with the same primary…