In re J.G. CA4/3

FACTS

Detention In October 2019, one-day-old J.G. was taken into protective custody after both the child and the mother tested positive for methamphetamine after J.G.’s birth. M.R. (Mother) also had a preliminary toxicology screen for methamphetamine and admitted both to illicit drug use and alcohol abuse during the pregnancy. In addition,

1 All statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.

2 Mother admitted to abusing drugs with Father during her pregnancy, noting that she used methamphetamine with Father just three days prior to the child’s birth. Father alternatively denied having used illicit drugs for about a year but admitted to the recent use with Mother. Father also denied the need for drug treatment. Father claimed to have used drugs with Mother to not be a “‘party pooper.’” Mother and Father had a history of domestic violence with a criminal restraining order issuing against Father in 2018. The parents had continuing contact in violation of that order. Mother self-reported being diagnosed with bipolar disorder and was prescribed psychotropic medications. Additionally, neither parent had stable housing. On October 18, 2019, SSA filed a section 300,…