San Diego County Department of Social Services v. Christopher H.
Opinion
Lead Opinion
Kremer, J.
Christopher H. appeals the juvenile court’s order declaring his minor children, Terry, Tracie, and Elizabeth H., dependents (Welf. & Inst. Code, 1 § 300, subd. (b)) and removing them from the custody of their *1849 mother, Becky H. (§ 361, subd. (b)). He contends he was improperly denied reunification services. 2 We affirm.
Factual and Procedural Background
Terry, Tracie, and Elizabeth were bom on September 15, 1988, January 24, 1990, and May 28, 1991, respectively. The family’s history with child protective services comprises seven referrals beginning October 1991, including a November 1991 referral for physical abuse by Christopher.
As of October 25, 1993, Christopher and Becky had been separated a year and were in the process of divorcing. 3 The children lived with Becky, her boyfriend Gregory J., and Becky and Gregory’s son David J., bom May 31, 1993. Christopher lived in Long Beach with his mother and grandmother. His visits with the children were supervised by their paternal aunt, Cheryl L. Christopher said the supervision was due to his lack of an appropriate home and allegations he used drugs (he admitted smoking marijuana and drinking beer).