In re Maddison R. CA2/6

Facts and Procedural History On April 1, 2015, San Luis Obispo County Department of Social Services (DSS) filed a dependency petition after mother was arrested for child endangerment,

1 Unless otherwise noted all statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code. felon in possession of a firearm, and violating probation. (§ 300, subds. (b) & (g).) Mother was arrested at home with drug paraphernalia and had a long history of substance abuse. Active drug users were in the home with Maddison who was in close proximity to a shotgun and methamphetamine pipe. The police found trash piled to the ceiling, broken glass, spoiled food, broken pieces of flooring, and a potty training chair that was overflowing. Mother reported that father’s whereabouts were unknown and that he had limited involvement in Maddison’s life. Maddison was treated for a seizure disorder (epilepsy) and dehydration. The infant could not regulate her food intake and quickly gravitated from tears to laughter. Maddison hoarded food, was sexually reactive, and suffered panic attacks whenever an adult displayed affection. DSS reported that father was in Wasco State Prison and had a lengthy criminal history for…