Tulare County Department of Public Social Services v. Brenda K.

Opinion

MARTIN, Acting P. J .

Brenda K. appeals from juvenile court dispositional orders adjudging her minor children dependents and removing them from her custody. The mother’s alcohol abuse and emotional problems are at the root of these proceedings. On appeal, she contends her problems have not adversely affected her children and therefore the juvenile court’s findings and orders are unjustified. We will affirm.

On March 11, 1993, Tulare County Child Protective Services (CPS) detained 17-year-old Richard K.1 and his 14-year-old sister Melissa K. In turn, the county’s department of public…