In re C.F. CA3

Filed 4/6/15 In re C.F. CA3 NOT TO BE PUBLISHED California Rules of Court, rule 8.1115(a), prohibits courts and parties from citing or relying on opinions not certified for publication or ordered published, except as specified by rule 8.1115(b). This opinion has not been certified for publication or ordered published for purposes of rule 8.1115.

IN THE COURT OF APPEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA THIRD APPELLATE DISTRICT (Sacramento) ----

In re C. F., a Person Coming Under the Juvenile Court C076257 Law. SACRAMENTO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, (Super. Ct. No. JD234198)

Plaintiff and Respondent,

v.

D.R.,

Defendant and Appellant.

Mother, D.R., appeals the juvenile court’s determination denying her reunification services with the minors, Cecilia F. and Savannah R1. The trial court found two

1 Although both Cecilia and Savannah were the subject of petitions, the notice of appeal only lists Cecilia’s case. Thus, the record on appeal does not contain the petition for Savannah.

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reunification bypass provisions applied; specifically that mother had previously had reunification services and her parental rights terminated to the minors’ half sibling, and mother had not made reasonable efforts to treat the problems that led to the removal of the half sibling. Mother contends the bypass provisions do not apply as she had made reasonable efforts to treat the problems that led to the removal of the half siblings. We affirm. BACKGROUND In 2009, the minors’ half sibling, A. R., was declared a dependent of the court based on allegations of domestic violence between mother and A. R.’s father. The juvenile court found mother had a history of engaging in domestic violence with A. R.’s father, dating back to at least December 2008. The domestic violence included father pushing mother, slapping her in the face with an open hand, punching her in the face and stomach, and hitting her in the face with a wooden chair. A. R.’s father had also pointed a handgun at mother and threatened to kill her. The incident resulted in mother suffering a broken jaw. Mother denied the allegations, and minimized the domestic violence, stating it was the first time. Mother’s case plan included general weekly counseling, a domestic violence program, and parenting classes. Mother did not participate or engage in any services. In July 2010, the juvenile court found mother had not made any progress alleviating or mitigating the causes necessitating placement and terminated reunification services, she had failed to meet with the Sacramento Department of Health and Human Services (the Department), failed to participate in any court ordered services, and had been inconsistent in her visitation. In December 2010, the juvenile court terminated parental rights. In December 2012, the Department received a referral alleging domestic violence between mother and Cecilia’s father, Anthony F. Mother sustained bruises on the right side of her face, marks/bruises on her left shoulder and around the base of her neck, and a swollen lip. Father fled the scene prior to law enforcement officers arriving. Mother