In re M.T. CA4/2

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

First Prior Dependency—2006-2008

At the time he was detained, M.T. had four half-siblings.2 The oldest two were

detained in 2006 because mother and the father of one of the children engaged in

1 All section references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise indicated.

M.T. is the only subject of this appeal.

2 domestic violence in the children’s presence and because mother was transient and

unable to provide a stable home. Mother received reunification services. Mother’s third

child was born in 2007 and, after a section 300 petition was filed, the infant was declared

a dependent child and placed in mother’s care on family maintenance. In 2008, the two

older children were returned to mother’s care and later that year the dependency

regarding all three children was terminated and mother was given full custody.

Second Prior Dependency—2010-2013

In December 2010, a new petition was filed regarding the three children in Los

Angeles County because mother and one of the fathers physically abused the children,

mother abused drugs and alcohol, and mother was incarcerated for driving under the

influence. Mother received reunification…