In re Noah F. CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Denise H. appeals from an order denying her Welfare and Institutions Code section 3881 petition to place her son, Noah F., with his maternal grandmother, Yvonne H. We conclude she has no standing to prosecute this appeal and dismiss the appeal.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Denise gave birth to Noah in 2012, when she was 15 years old.2 At the time Denise was a dependent child of the court because of sexual abuse by her mother Yvonne’s male companion, which caused Denise to run away from home. The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (the Department) detained Noah on May 29, 2012 when Denise walked out of a Team Decision Making meeting and did not return. Denise stated that she did not want to participate in family reunification services and did not care what happened. On June 1, 2012 the Department filed a petition under section 300, subdivision (b), alleging that on several occasions Denise left Noah with Yvonne without making plans for Noah’s care. In addition, Denise had mental and emotional problems, for which she failed to participate in recommended treatment. The juvenile court found a prima facie case for detention. In a July 2,…