In re J.O. CA1/1

BACKGROUND

Proceedings Leading to Reunification Services In July 2023, the San Francisco Human Services Agency (Agency) received a referral that mother may have “relapsed on methamphetamines while she was alone in the community with [one-month-old J.O.] The baby fell out of his stroller, but mom did not seek medical attention for him. In addition, during earlier inciden[ts], mom was seen holding the baby in an unsafe manner. It was reported that she held him on her hip without supporting his head, she held him with one hand over her own head, and she held him in a way that put him a headlock.” A month later, mother tested positive for amphetamines, although she denied taking any substances. The referral also noted mother had an older child, then 20-year-old D.J., over whom maternal grandmother had obtained legal guardianship. In September, the Agency filed a section 300 petition alleging a failure to protect (§ 300, subd. (b)). The petition specifically alleged mother has substance abuse and mental health issues, requiring assessment and treatment and that mother has “cognitive and physical limitations” that impact her ability to independently parent J.O. (Capitalization…