In re D.P.
In this dependency case (Welf. & Inst. Code, 300 et seq.),[1] I.C., mother of the minor children D.P. and S.P. (Mother, D.P. and S.P., respectively), appeals from a disposition order. She challenges the sufficiency of the evidence to support an adjudication finding that she knew that the father of the minor children was sexually abusing them and she failed to protect the children. The reporters transcript from the adjudication/disposition hearing shows that the trial courts spoken finding is that Mother knew or should have known of the fathers abuse and failed to protect the minors. The section 300 dependency petition can be amended upon remand of this case to include the italicized language.
D.H., the father of the minor children (Father), also filed an appeal from the disposition order. His appointed appellate counsel informed this court that after examination of the record she was not able to identify any arguable issues on Fathers behalf. Court advised Father that he has the right to personally submit any contentions he feels the court should consider, and that his appeal would be dismissed in the absence of arguable issues. Because Father has not presented issues for this courts consideration, his appeal will be dismissed.
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