In re J.C. CA4/1

background investigation and assessment of the paternal grandmother, the Agency placed

the Children with her.

In an assessment report dated January 2014, a social worker recommended

adoption for J.C. and the termination of parental rights. The paternal grandmother had

not reported any behavioral issues for J.C. and the social worker noted that he presented

as a happy and well-adjusted child during her interactions with him. J.C. had been

assessed as generally adoptable due to his attractiveness, overall good health, and absence

of significant developmental delays. There were 19 possible adoptive homes in San

Diego County willing to adopt a child matching J.C.'s characteristics. The CASA

reported that several families also expressed a desire to adopt the Children. The paternal

grandmother continued to express her commitment to J.C. and wished to provide him

with a permanent home through adoption. J.C.'s paternal grandmother was also willing

to adopt J.C.'s half-sister should she fail to reunify with her father.

In a report dated January 2014, the CASA recommended a permanent plan of

adoption for J.C. The CASA noted that J.C. was an exceptionally bright,…