In re Leon E.
Opinion
Opinion
Filed 1/21/22
CERTIFIED FOR PUBLICATION
IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
FIRST APPELLATE DISTRICT
DIVISION THREE
In re Leon E., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court Law.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
CHILDREN AND FAMILY
SERVICES BUREAU,
A161063
Plaintiff and Respondent, v. (Contra Costa County Super. Ct. No. J18-00469) Leon E., Defendant and Appellant.
The California Fostering Connections to Success Act, often referred to as AB12, allows nonminor dependents to remain under the juvenile court’s dependency jurisdiction and receive financial assistance until age 21 if they comply with certain statutory requirements. (Assem. Bill No. 12 (2009–2010 Reg. Sess); Assem. Bill No. 212 (2011–2012 Reg. Sess); In re Shannon M. (2013) 221 Cal.App.4th 282, 285 (Shannon M.).) In this appeal, Leon E. challenges the juvenile court’s decision to terminate his status as a nonminor dependent, contending: (1) the court abused its discretion in finding he was not meeting AB12 eligibility requirements; (2) termination of the dependency was not in his best interest; and (3) termination was premature, as the Contra Costa County Children and…