In re U.M.
In this dependency case (Welf. & Inst. Code, 300 et seq.),[1] Ezequiel M., the father of children declared dependents of the juvenile court (Father), challenges a disposition order whereby the trial court directed him to participate in certain programs and counseling but declined to provide him with reunification services. Father contends that although the trial court failed to make required findings to justify denying reunification services, the evidence in the case would not support such findings in any event and therefore the denial of services must be reversed. Our review of the record and the law regarding reunification services convinces us that the order denying Father services must be reversed and on remand of the case the trial court should hold a hearing to reconsider the issue and make the required findings.
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