Los Angeles County Department of Children's Services v. Andrea L.

Andrea L. appeals from the order of the juvenile court freeing her child, Baby Boy L., for adoption. The child, who was bom on August 7, 1989, was adjudicated a dependent child of the juvenile court under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivisions (b) and (g) on September 11, 1989. 1 On that same date, the child was removed from *600 Andrea’s custody under section 36L 2 and reunification services were found not necessary under section 361.5, subdivision (b)(1).

On July 15, 1991, Baby Boy L. was freed for adoption under section 366.26 4 the court finding him adoptable by clear and convincing evidence *601 and having previously found by clear and convincing evidence that reunification services should not be provided.

We find no errors in the proceedings below and shall therefore affirm the order of the juvenile court.

Factual and Procedural Background

Andrea L. is the mother of Baby Boy L., who was born with a toxic condition indicating cocaine addiction, which could only have resulted from Andrea’s use of cocaine during pregnancy. The baby was taken into protective custody at birth by the department of children’s services (the Department). Andrea made…