In re William D. CA1/4
Opinion
Opinion
Reardon, J.
I. FACTS3
In September 2008, appellants Joseph D. and Mary F. became the parents of William D. A year later sibling James D. was born. In July 2010, the parents left the minors at a church nursery and disappeared for two hours. James was suffering from an infection on his leg that required immediate hospitalization, which neither parent had obtained. When they returned to the nursery, Joseph and Mary were arrested and incarcerated for child endangerment. The minors were placed in foster care. Respondent Solano County Health and Social Services (department) filed a juvenile dependency petition in July 2011, alleging failure to protect and failure to provide for support. (§ 300, subds. (b), (g).) The department offered evidence of general neglect. The parents were homeless and living in their vehicle. Mary appeared to have substance abuse or mental health issues. The minors were ordered to remain detained. Visitation and reunification services were ordered for the parents. In September 2011, the juvenile court sustained the allegations of an amended juvenile dependency petition on failure to protect, and sibling abuse grounds. (§ 300, subds. (b), (j).) In October 2011, the juvenile…