In Re Baby Boy L.

Andrea L. appeals from the order of the juvenile court freeing her child, Baby Boy L., for adoption. The child, who was born on August 7, 1989, was adjudicated a dependent child of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (b) and (g) on September 11, 1989. [1] On that same date, the child was removed from Andrea's custody under section 361, [2] and reunification services were found not necessary under section 361.5, subdivision (b)(1). [3]

On July 15, 1991, Baby Boy L. was freed for adoption under section 366.26, [4] the court finding him adoptable by clear and convincing evidence and having previously found by clear and convincing evidence that reunification services should not be provided.

We find no errors in the proceedings below and shall therefore affirm the order of the juvenile court.

Andrea L. is the mother of Baby Boy L., who was born with a toxic condition indicating cocaine addiction, which could only have resulted from Andrea's use of cocaine during pregnancy. The baby was taken into protective custody at birth by the department of children's services (the Department). Andrea made one telephone call to…