In re C.F. CA3

BACKGROUND

In 2009, the minors’ half sibling, A. R., was declared a dependent of the court based on allegations of domestic violence between mother and A. R.’s father. The juvenile court found mother had a history of engaging in domestic violence with A. R.’s father, dating back to at least December 2008. The domestic violence included father pushing mother, slapping her in the face with an open hand, punching her in the face and stomach, and hitting her in the face with a wooden chair. A. R.’s father had also pointed a handgun at mother and threatened to kill her. The incident resulted in mother suffering a broken jaw. Mother denied the allegations, and minimized the domestic violence, stating it was the first time. Mother’s case plan included general weekly counseling, a domestic violence program, and parenting classes. Mother did not participate or engage in any services. In July 2010, the juvenile court found mother had not made any progress alleviating or mitigating the causes necessitating placement and terminated reunification services, she had failed to meet with the Sacramento Department of Health and Human Services (the Department), failed to participate in any court…