In re I.H. CA2/2

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Mother’s Prior Dependency History Concerning Her Son E.H. In September 2007, after the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) filed a dependency petition on behalf of E.H., the juvenile court declared the child a dependent under section 300, subdivisions (a), and (b). The following allegations were sustained: (1) E.H.’s father inappropriately physically disciplined the child resulting in a bruise to the child’s eye, Mother took no action to protect E.H.; and (2) E.H.’s father engaged in physical confrontations against Mother, in E.H.’s presence. Mother was ordered to participate in parenting education, domestic violence, and individual counseling. On February 4, 2008, after E.H. spent approximately five months in foster care, the juvenile court ordered E.H. returned to Mother’s custody. On January 16, 2009, DCFS filed a section 342 supplemental petition. On February 18, 2009, the juvenile court sustained the following section 300, subdivisions (a), and (b) allegations: (1) Mother and her companion (“Charlie”) engaged in a violent altercation in E.H.’s presence, Charlie struck Mother causing bruising to her eye and ear,…