In re L.T. CA3

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

The minors, six-month-old L.T. and 19-month-old P.T. were detained in May of 2012. Mother had a significant history of drug use and the parents were involved in a domestic violence incident a month earlier. L.T. was a premature baby and remained in the hospital for a week after birth. In December 2011, mother agreed to an informal supervision plan and voluntary placement of L.T. for six weeks but failed to utilize the services by continuing to test positive and engaging in domestic violence. The juvenile court sustained the petition and ordered services for both parents. Father briefly reunified with the minors in January 2013 while mother continued in services. By late February 2013, the minors were removed from father’s custody and services for the parents continued. The 12-month review report recommended termination of services as mother continued to struggle with her addiction issues. Mother had unsupervised visits at her transitional living facility and visits were generally positive. The juvenile court extended services to the 18-month limit. In August 2013 mother filed a petition for modification seeking return of the minors, alleging she had…