In re D.M. CA3

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

On June 5, 2019, following a domestic violence incident involving mother and her boyfriend, J., Lassen County Child and Family Services (Department) filed a dependency petition on behalf of the 8-year-old twin minors, D.M. and L.M., pursuant to section 300, subdivisions (b) and (c), alleging mother emotionally abused the minors, causing the minors to have suicidal ideations, depression, and significant behavioral problems. The petition further alleged that mother had a history of domestic violence and engaging in violent altercations, at times in the minors’ presence, and failed to follow through with her voluntary agreement with the Department regarding previous domestic abuse violence in the minors’ presence. It was also alleged that mother placed the minors in the home of her ex-boyfriend, J., who was known to abuse alcohol and punch doors and walls and had abused the minors in the past. The petition alleged mother had a long history of alcohol abuse which endangered the minors’ physical safety and emotional health and created a detrimental home environment. The Department’s investigation of mother’s prior involvement with child welfare…