In re F.D. CA3

BACKGROUND

On November 27, 2013, mother left the minor (then eight years old) in the care of a nonrelated extended family member. That individual became unable to care for the minor and, after mother refused to pick up the minor, called the Sacramento County Sheriff. Sheriff’s deputies were unable to reach mother and, on December 15, 2013, took the minor into protective custody. The minor reported that she was there because “my Mommy says I have an attitude and she can’t take care of me.” The minor reported that her last contact with appellant was about a year earlier at his house and he told her at that time that she could not live with him. The following day, the minor’s mother called the social worker and stated that, due to the minor’s behavior, she was no longer willing to have the minor in her care. A section 300 petition was filed alleging mother was unwilling to provide care for the minor and had left her without provisions for care and support. Appellant was incarcerated at the time the petition was filed. The minor was ordered detained and placed in a children’s receiving home. The social worker filed a jurisdiction/disposition report on January 17, 2014. Mother had not…