In re H.L. CA3

FACTS AND HISTORY OF THE PROCEEDINGS

Given mother’s contentions on appeal, we will limit our discussion of the factual and procedural background.

A. Initial Detention

In February 2018, the Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency filed a dependency petition pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (b)(1) and (c)(1) on behalf of H.L. and her four minor siblings who are not parties to this appeal. (Statutory section citations that follow are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.) The petition alleged that father was physically violent toward mother, exposing H.L. and her siblings to domestic violence. Mother had maintained contact with father and failed to protect H.L. and her siblings. The petition further alleged H.L. and her siblings had suffered serious emotional abuse from mother and father. Mother also had untreated mental health issues. H.L. and her siblings were placed in protective custody. H.L. was eight years old at the time of the petition. In February 2018, the juvenile court ordered H.L. and her siblings detained. The court also ordered visitation and services for mother and father. In March 2018, the court sustained the section…