In re D.Y. CA2/5

I. INTRODUCTION

The mother, R.Y., appeals from the juvenile court’s October 23, 2013 jurisdictional and dispositional findings and orders. She argues there is insufficient evidence to support the jurisdictional orders under Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 300, subdivisions (b) and (j). In addition, the mother challenges the removal of her two children from her custody. We affirm the findings and orders.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

On April 17, 2013, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the department) filed a section 300 petition on behalf of three-year old D.Y. and seven-month old A.Y. The petition alleged the mother has a history of illicit drug use and is a current marijuana abuser which renders her incapable of caring for the children. The petition also alleged the mother has a criminal history of convictions for possession of marijuana for sale. At the April 17, 2013 detention hearing, the children were detained in shelter care. The department was ordered to use its best efforts to place the children together. The mother was granted monitored visits after she contacted the department. Later, the adjudication hearing was continued to October…