In re B.J. CA4/2

I. INTRODUCTION

On August 16, 2022, following a hearing pursuant to Welfare and Institutions

Code section 387,1 the juvenile court entered an order removing a dependent minor, B.J.,

from the physical custody of defendant and appellant A.J. (Mother) and J.B.(Father).

Mother appeals from this order, challenging the sufficiency of the evidence to support the

juvenile court’s findings that: (1) the previous disposition returning B.J. to her custody

had been ineffective in rehabilitating or protecting B.J., and (2) B.J. was at substantial

risk of harm absent the removal from Mother and Father’s custody. We conclude the

record contains substantial evidence in support of the juvenile court’s findings, and we

affirm the order.

II. FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

A. Procedural History

B.J. came to the attention of San Bernardino County Children and Family Services

(CFS) shortly after his birth. Mother tested positive for marijuana at the time of B.J.’s

birth, claimed to have been unaware of her pregnancy, did not have a stable living

situation or a source of income, and had a history with child welfare services in the State

of Oregon. Initially, Mother and Father consulted…