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I. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY2

Minor was born with a gastrointestinal defect that required, in addition to other

surgeries, surgery to cut out a portion of the small bowel. The resulting “short bowel

syndrome” meant Minor had less bowel area available to absorb nutrients and had to be

fed by “total parenteral nutrition” (TPN). TPN is administered through a central line

catheter in the chest. This required close monitoring to avoid infections and to make sure

Minor was getting enough nutrients and not losing weight. Minor spent most of her first

1 All further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code unless otherwise indicated.

2 By order dated May 26, 2016, we incorporated the record in case No. E064442 which, in turn, incorporated the records in case Nos. E064024 and E062455. We derive much of the initial portion of our factual and procedural history from the opinion filed in case No. E062455 on March 11, 2015.

2 year of life at Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) and was released on

March 2, 2010.

Between Los Angeles County and Riverside County, child protective services

received referrals regarding Minor in March 2010, April 2010,…