In re Ca.R. CA2/6

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Detention, Jurisdiction/ Disposition, and 6- and 12-Month Review Ci.R. was born in March 2012, and Ca.R. was born in March 2013. Three days after Ca.R.’s birth, HSA filed dependency petitions as to both children alleging that mother and Ca.R. tested positive for methamphetamine at the time of Ca.R.’s birth. Appellants also had histories of substance abuse and father had prior convictions for using drugs and engaging in acts of violence. Ca.R. and Ci.R. were placed together in a foster home and attorney Mandee Sanderson was appointed to represent them. The court sustained the allegations in the petitions and granted appellants reunification services and visitation. At the conclusion of the six-month review hearing, services were continued for six months. HSA was granted discretion to liberalize visitation to overnight and weekends and extended periods not to exceed 60 days. A.R. was born in February 2014 and was taken into custody pursuant to a section 300 petition. He was placed with his siblings in foster care and Sanderson was appointed to represent him. In May 2014, all three children were placed with the prospective adoptive parents. At the…