In re Gracie R.
Veronica R. and Jorge R. (the parents) appeal the orders declaring their daughter Gracie R. a dependent of the juvenile court, pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code[1]section 300, subdivisions (a), (b) and (j) and the findings under section 361 that substantial danger existed to the physical and emotional well-being of Gracie R., and no reasonable means existed to protect the minor without her removal from parental custody. The parents claim sufficient evidence did not support the courts jurisdictional findings and dispositional orders, and that the court erred in failing to consider alternatives other than removal from the family home. As we shall explain, the court did not err in concluding the parents engaged in abuse and neglect in finding that they intentionally failed to seek medical attention for the newborn who suffered injuries as a result of the manner in which she was placed in the car seat and that the evidence was therefore sufficient to support an exercise of jurisdiction under section 300, subdivision (b). In addition, the court did not err in removing the minor under section 361. Sufficient evidence existed to support the courts finding the parents posed a substantial risk of harm to the child based on the jurisdictional findings. Consequently, Court affirm.
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