In re Riley G. CA2/6

Facts and Procedural History Carla G. (mother) and appellant are the biological parents of Carson G. (age three months) and Riley G. (age two). Riley was born before mother married Anthony G. During the tumultuous marriage, mother had an affair with appellant and conceived Carson. Carson was born a few months after mother and Anthony dissolved the marriage. In 2013, mother was arrested four times for public intoxication. On August 12, 2013, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services (DSS) filed a petition for failure to protect the children (Welf. & Inst. Code, § 300, subd. (b).) The petition and detention report stated that mother suffered from long term alcohol abuse and domestic violence issues. Appellant, the children's biological father, was in jail and had an extensive criminal history that included arrests for false imprisonment, making terrorist threats, assault causing great bodily injury, dissuading a witness, domestic battery, vandalism, and violating protective orders. DSS reported that appellant never developed a relationship with the children, had committed severe acts of domestic violence, and was incarcerated multiple times for violating domestic…