In re Adrian R. and Julian R. CA2/6

Facts Mother's biological children include Adrian, Julian and Zachary, who was born in 1999, when Mother was about 15 years old. Zachary has very significant

1 All statutory references are to the Welfare & Institutions Code unless otherwise stated. 1 behavioral problems and is currently placed in long term foster care at a group home. Adrian was initially diagnosed with autism. Both Adrian and Julian also had a number of developmental and behavioral difficulties, including delayed speech. In October 2011, Mother and all three children were living in Santa Barbara with Frank R. (Father), the biological father of Adrian and Julian. Respondent received many referrals concerning domestic violence and general neglect of the younger boys. Mother and Father agreed to participate in a voluntary family maintenance program with respondent. The voluntary program ended, and a formal dependency proceeding began, in November 2011, because Mother and Father were not accessing the counseling and other services made available to them and concerns persisted about neglect of the younger children. Adrian and Julian remained in their parents' custody, however, until late August 2012. In the…