In re Eddy G. CA2/7

INTRODUCTION

Blanca G. and Armando G., the parents of Eddy G. and Valentina G., challenge visitation orders the juvenile court issued under Welfare and Institutions Code section 362.4, subdivision (a), when the court terminated jurisdiction.1 Armando argues the court abused its discretion in requiring monitored visitation with his children; Blanca argues the court abused its discretion in prohibiting her from serving as the monitor for Armando’s visits. We affirm.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

A. Armando Sexually Abuses Valentina and Hits Eddy with a Belt On May 3, 2018, when Valentina was four years old, she told Blanca she no longer wanted to be alone with Armando “because he touches her vagina and buttocks area with his fingers.” Valentina begged Blanca not to drop her off at Armando’s workplace because she was afraid. When Blanca saw Valentina’s eyes “began to get watery as if she was scared of” Armando, Blanca took her to the doctor. After examining

Statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.

2 Valentina, the doctor contacted the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services. The Department conducted an initial…