In re Cassandra H.
David H. (father) and Josie H. (mother) (collectively, the parents) appeal from an order of the juvenile court declaring their daughter, Cassandra, a dependent child of the court under Welfare and Institutions Code[1] section 300, subdivision (b). The parents contend there is insufficient evidence to support the juvenile court’s jurisdictional finding because there was no evidence at the time of the hearing that the parents could not adequately supervise and protect Cassandra.[2] The Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) defends the jurisdictional finding, but also moves to dismiss the parents’ appeal on the ground that it is moot because the juvenile court has terminated jurisdiction. We conclude that the appeal is not moot, and that there was insufficient evidence to support the jurisdictional finding. Accordingly, we reverse the order declaring Cassandra a dependent child of the court.
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