In re Cali S. CA1/2

BACKGROUND

The dependencies were initiated in January 2012 when respondent Contra Costa County Children and Family Services Bureau filed petitions in which it was alleged that the two older children (J. and Cali) came within the scope of Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 300, subdivision (b) by reason of Rose and Ray each having “a serious and chronic substance abuse problem,” and Rose additionally having “an ongoing issue of domestic violence with the father.” Both children were detained the next day. Neither Rose nor Ray contested the allegations of the petitions, which were sustained in February 2012. The following month the two children were declared dependents, placed in foster care, and provided reunification services. The unreported six-month review was held in November 2012. The case worker advised the court that “Both parents completed their [residential treatment] programs (both had ninety day stays) and have since found housing together. Ms. [W.] gave birth to a baby girl [in May] and the couple with the baby is now living in Pleasant Hill. The other two children are in foster care in Contra Costa County.” “Ms. [W.] would like to have her children returned to her…