In re Taylor F. CA3

FACTS

The minors Taylor F. and Mackenzie F. were first adjudged dependents in 2007 due, in part, to parental substance abuse. The parents successfully reunified with the minors and the dependency was terminated in 2009. Jesse P. was first adjudged a dependent in 2011 also due, in part, to parental substance abuse. Mother again successfully reunified with the minor and the dependency was terminated in 2012. In October 2013, a petition was filed to detain all three of the minors, Taylor, age 14, Mackenzie, age 11, and Jesse, age 2, due to mother’s substance abuse and behavior, which put the minors at risk of serious emotional distress. The juvenile court ordered the minors detained. The minors were placed together in foster care. The two older minors were afraid to visit mother and, after a few visits, said they did not want to visit her because she was “crazy.” Both older girls agreed to participate in therapy. The court sustained the petition, found mother’s visitation was detrimental to the minors, and canceled visitation. The disposition report requested the court grant permission for a 29-day visit with out-of-state relatives. In June 2014, the court adjudged the minors…