In re M.G. CA2/6
Opinion
Opinion
FACTS
In 2013, Mother and the child "tested positive for opiates at the time of the child's birth." Mother admitted using methamphetamine, marijuana, "and Norco which was not prescribed to her during her pregnancy." CWS filed a juvenile dependency petition (§ 300) alleging Mother's "continued drug use during her pregnancy" and "refusal to seek drug treatment" place the child at "substantial risk of physical harm." CWS alleged that Father's "engagement in criminal activity, including aggressive behaviors and substance abuse," places the child at a substantial risk of abuse and neglect. CWS removed the child from the home. The juvenile court declared M.G. to be "a person described by Welfare & Institutions Code § 300." CWS recommended that Mother receive family reunification services and participate in a case plan including drug treatment. The juvenile court terminated Father's family reunification services at the six-month prepermanency hearing. After 12 months of services, the court terminated Mother's family reunification services. On September 29, 2014, the court terminated Mother's and Father's parental rights to the child.