ARMANDO D. v. Superior Court

Petitioner Armando D. (father) seeks writ review (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 366.26, subd. (/); Cal. Rules of Court, rule 39. IB) of respondent court’s order terminating family reunification services and setting a hearing under section 366.26 as to Nicole S. (bom Apr. 24, 1998). We deny the writ.

Factual and Procedural Background

1. The family history prior to the birth of Nicole.

This case commenced with the filing of a petition under section 300 in Orange County with respect to Nicole’s siblings, David S. (born Jan. 29, 1993) and Ashley S. (bom Apr. 30, 1997). Case records indicate David and Ashley S. were bom drug exposed to cocaine and methamphetamine, respectively; mother has a long history of substance abuse, domestic violence and criminal activities commencing in 1988; and father has a history of domestic violence and drug and alcohol abuse. The juvenile court in Orange County sustained a section 300 petition as to David and Ashley on July 21, 1997, and transferred the matter to Los Angeles County for disposition.

The County of Los Angeles commenced supervision of the case on August 25, 1997. The children’s social worker (CSW) assigned to the case indicated mother…