(California Court of Appeal) - In a County Social Services Agency's appeals of a juvenile court order continuing an 18-month review hearing and extending the family's reunification services for up to 24 months,the order is affirmed where: 1) although meaningful services undoubtedly were provided, the services were not reasonably sufficient because they were not tailor-made to the specific needs of the family arising out of the unique circumstances of the situation; and 2) mendments made to Welfare and Institutions Code sections 361.5 and 366.22 do not restrict the court's authority under section 352 to extend reunification services from 18 to 24 months upon a showing of good cause.
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