In re Jose G. CA1/4

I. FACTUAL BACKGROUND

A. Jose G.’s Background and Upbringing Jose—age 18 by the time the second commitment order here at issue was entered— is the child of a five-year relationship between his mother and father, who are not married. They have never lived as an intact family, and Jose rarely sees his father. In October of 2009, Jose’s mother called Child Protective Services because she did not know what to do with her son, but the allegation was deemed unfounded, the family was advised to seek therapy, and the case was closed. Jose was later hospitalized twice under section 5150 of the Welfare and Institutions Code for threatening to harm himself. He has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD). He is also a habitual marijuana user. In 2010, Jose admitted to associating with older gang members of the “10th Street MOB” for the past four years. He initially became involved with these gang members because his older brother associated with them. By the time the juvenile court entered the dispositional orders at issue in these appeals, Jose had been arrested on three occasions, violated probation conditions numerous…