In re M.O. CA2/8

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

Father is the parent of M.O. Mayra O. (mother) gave birth to M.O. in 2012.2 The family came to the attention of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) in February 2012 when mother and newborn M.O. both tested positive for marijuana and amphetamines. 1. Original Petition DCFS filed a petition alleging in pertinent part: (1) mother‟s substance abuse endangered M.O.‟s physical health and rendered mother incapable of caring for the children (b-2 count); and (2) father had a history of drug use and currently abused marijuana, rendering him incapable of providing care for M.O. (b-3 count). Mother admitted to using marijuana, which she had bought on the street, two days before M.O.‟s birth. She thought perhaps it had been laced with amphetamines and that was why she tested positive for amphetamines. Mother said she used marijuana and “crystal,” or amphetamines, approximately one to two times per week. She said she had quit both when she found out she was pregnant but resumed using marijuana approximately seven months into her pregnancy because she could not hold her food down. She had medication for nausea and vomiting but ran out of…