In re I.T. CA3

BACKGROUND

On March 4, 2020, the Sacramento County Department of Child, Family and Adult Services (Department) filed a dependency petition on behalf of the minor I.T. pursuant to section 300, subdivision (b), alleging mother’s substance abuse problem, from which she failed and/or refused to rehabilitate, impaired her judgment and ability to provide care, protection, and supervision for the newborn minor who tested positive for methamphetamine at birth. It was further alleged, pursuant to section 300, subdivision (j), that I.T.’s sibling, L.T., had been adjudged a dependent of the juvenile court due in part to substance abuse issues related to both mother and father S.T. (parents) and the parents’ failure to participate in court-ordered reunification services resulting in termination of those services. Both parents were present at the initial hearing on March 5, 2020. The court ordered the minor removed from the parents’ care and custody and ordered the Department to provide reunification services and visitation to the parents. The March 2020 jurisdiction/disposition report noted the Department’s concern for the minor due to mother’s untreated substance abuse problem and the…