In re S.C. CA2/8

facts, DCFS alleged all three children were at substantial risk of harm under section 300, subdivisions (b) and (j) (abuse or neglect of a sibling). As to father, DCFS alleged he “has a history of illicit drug use and is a current abuser of amphetamine and methamphetamine, which renders the father incapable of providing the children with regular care and supervision. On 8/1/13, the father ha[d] a positive toxicology screen for amphetamine and methamphetamine. On 8/1/13 and on prior occasions in 2013 and 2012, the father was under the influence of amphetamine and methamphetamine while providing care and supervision of the child. The father’s substance abuse endangers the child’s physical health and safety, placing the child at risk of physical harm, damage and danger.” DCFS’s initial investigation revealed support for the allegations against mother, as well as other facts related to mother’s treatment of the children. D.M. reported sometimes mother had no food in the house, men smoked cigarettes in the middle of the

1 All further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code, unless otherwise indicated.

2 night at mother’s apartment, mother called D.M.…