In re Lauren C. CA2/5

INTRODUCTION

L.R., mother of Lauren C. and Joshua C., appeals from the juvenile court’s order terminating her reunification services after six months. We affirm.

BACKGROUND

In December 2012, the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) received a referral alleging general neglect based on substance abuse by mother and father, Manuel C. During the investigation, mother and father admitted smoking marijuana recreationally and outside of the house. In mid-November, mother had enrolled in an outpatient drug and alcohol treatment program at Now & Forever Foundation. About a week later, father also enrolled in an outpatient drug and alcohol program at Now & Forever Foundation. The Department received seven more referrals alleging parental neglect through May 2013. On June 7, 2013, mother and the Department entered into an agreement pursuant to which mother would receive various services, including drug treatment, and would submit to on-demand drug testing. The same day, mother tested positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine. On June 14, 2013, mother enrolled in an outpatient drug treatment program at New Beginning Treatment Center. Mother claimed…