In re I.G. CA1/5

I. BACKGROUND

In February 2013, C.S., 15-month-old I.G.’s mother (Mother), left I.G. home alone within reach of hazardous objects. The Agency alleged I.G. was at a substantial risk of serious physical harm (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 300, subd. (b))2 due to Mother’s mental health issues and the inability of I.G.’s father (T.G.; Father) to adequately protect her. The following June, the juvenile court overruled a demurrer filed by Mother and Father (Parents) and sustained the petition. We affirmed those rulings in a prior appeal. The juvenile court rejected the Agency’s recommendation that I.G. be removed from Parents’ care, but conditioned I.G.’s return to their home on an agreement that I.G. not be left alone with Mother. The July 2013 family maintenance case plan required Mother to undergo a psychological evaluation; take part in a mental health assessment and follow the treating therapist’s recommendations; regularly meet with her psychiatrist and follow his medication recommendations; work with a family care worker on in-home parenting coaching; comply with public health nursing services; express her anger appropriately; and refrain from violence in I.G.’s presence. Father was…