In re Baby Girl G. CA2/3

INTRODUCTION

Mother appeals the juvenile court’s finding at the six-month review hearing that the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) provided Mother with reasonable services pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code1 section 395. Mother argues that DCFS failed to provide her with sufficient visitation with her daughter, Darlene, and guidance and support to engage in her case plan. We affirm the trial court’s finding of reasonable services as it was supported by substantial evidence.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

In July 2013, then eighteen-year-old Mother gave birth to Darlene. On July 6, 2013, DCFS responded to a referral that Mother was behaving erratically while giving birth at the hospital and detained Darlene based on Mother’s history of mental health problems and drug abuse. Although Mother tested negative for illegal drugs at Darlene’s birth, Mother admitted to DCFS that she used methamphetamine five or six times when she was pregnant. Mother also informed DCFS that she had been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and depression, and did not receive prenatal care. At that time, Mother was a dependent of the juvenile court, who had left her placement to live…