In re T.S. CA2/2

BACKGROUND

1. The Family Mother has four children. Daughter is her second oldest child. Her other three children live with her, are not involved with these dependency proceedings, and were found to be safe in her care. Daughter’s father is not a party to this appeal but was involved in the proceedings below. 2. Previous Referrals In June 2020, prior to the instant proceedings, a referral was made to the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department), alleging mother had physically abused daughter with a broom, a belt, and a skillet. Daughter reported that a mark on her arm was the result of mother hitting her with a broom. At the time, daughter had been living with mother but, after the referral, daughter lived with father. The referral was closed in part as inconclusive and in part as unfounded. In addition, there were two other earlier referrals regarding the family that were concluded as unfounded and inconclusive. 3. Events Preceding Petition In early February 2021, the Department received a referral stating paternal grandparents had kicked daughter out of their home and no longer wanted to care for her. The referral also stated…