In re D.R. CA2/2

Facts Leading to Detention The family came to the attention of the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (Department) on July 3, 2013, when the Department received a referral that mother was a “‘meth addict’” and was “high” two days earlier. On July 5, 2013, mother tested positive for amphetamine, methamphetamine and marijuana. At a team decision making meeting on July 12, 2013, mother stated that she was willing to change her surroundings and stop partying, and that she had already enrolled in a drug treatment program at the Lighthouse Drug Treatment Program (Lighthouse). She was willing to start drug treatment and undergo random drug testing. The Department recommended voluntary family maintenance (VFM) services. Mother failed to submit to random drug testing on September 11 and 18, 2013. On September 20, 2013, mother told the social worker that she was no longer enrolled at Lighthouse due to her noncompliance. Mother was referred to and enrolled in another drug program. On October 15, 2013, the social worker interviewed mother and the minors at their home. The minors denied seeing mother under the influence of drugs or alcohol, stated they were…