In re Jayden M.

FACTS AND PROCEEDINGS

A. Detention and Reunification Services

On October 19, 2012, after his father left Jayden with his paternal grandmother with an eye infection and no provision for support, the Department petitioned the juvenile court, pursuant to section 300, alleging that Jayden comes within the jurisdiction of the court because of the father’s untreated substance abuse problem and history of domestic violence, and the mother’s prostitution and substance abuse. The court sustained the petition and placed Jayden with his paternal aunt and uncle. Reunification services were offered to both parents, but father failed to use the offered services, and mother only partially engaged in services. After several months of services, in February 2013, both parents expressed a desire to waive reunification services. Their reunification services were terminated at the six-month review hearing in June 2013, based on the Department’s recommendation. Neither parent appealed this decision.

B. Jayden’s Health and Behavior

When detained, Jayden was “in good health and on target developmentally in terms of motor skills,” with “a possible developmental delay or hearing deficit given…