In Re Cory M.

Tanya M. gave birth to a son, Cory M., on September 10, 1988. Because of Tanya's psychiatric problems, Cory has lived with Tanya's parents since his birth. Tanya's parents are now seeking to adopt Cory. By writ and appeal, Tanya challenges a permanency planning order (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.25 [1] ) that terminates reunification services and authorizes proceedings to terminate her parental rights (Civ. Code, § 232). We conclude that the court erred in ordering institution of proceedings to terminate Tanya's parental rights.

Tanya was 22 years old and single when Cory was born. She had lived with Cory's father on and off for one or two years, but they split up before Cory's birth. When Cory was born, Tanya was living with her mother and stepfather in San Ramon.

On September 21, 1988, 11 days after Cory's birth, Tanya was voluntarily admitted to Walnut Creek Hospital where Dr. Alonza Johnson, the attending psychiatrist, tentatively diagnosed postpartum psychosis. After a three-week stay, she was released and returned to her parents' residence. Within two weeks, Tanya agreed to be readmitted to the hospital. The next week, the Contra Costa County Social…