Los Angeles County Department of Children & Family Services v. Tiffany M.

Opinion

PERLUSS, P. J.

Tiffany M., the mother of Baby Boy M., appeals from juvenile court orders declaring Baby Boy M., whose whereabouts are unknown, a dependent child of the court; denying Tiffany family reunification services; identifying long-term foster care as Baby Boy M.’s permanent plan; and ordering permanent placement services for the child if he is ever found. Tiffany contends the juvenile court lacks jurisdiction to make custody determinations regarding her missing son and, in any event, the court should not have conducted the jurisdiction and disposition hearing until Baby Boy M.…