Kern County Department of Human Services v. Debbie V.

Debbie V. appeals from the judgment declaring her three-year-old daughter, Ashley G., free from her custody and control under Civil *1237 Code section 232, subdivisions (a)(3) and (a)(7). 1 Appellant contends there was not sufficient evidence to establish that: (1) she is disabled as the result of habitual use of a controlled substance as required by section 232, subdivision (a)(3); or (2) she has failed and is likely to fail in the future to maintain an adequate parental relationship with Ashley G. Our review persuades us there is substantial evidence to support the juvenile court’s finding that appellant is disabled as a result of habitual use of phencyclidine (PCP); we will therefore affirm the judgment.

Facts

Appellant gave birth to Ashley G. on October 10, 1984. Two weeks later she was arrested on an outstanding warrant issued because she failed to complete the drug diversion program to which she was sent following her arrest in 1984 for being under the influence of PCP. When appellant was arrested, Ashley was placed in a foster home. On December 12, 1984, Ashley was declared a dependent child of the Kern County Juvenile Court. Ashley has remained in foster care…