Riverside County Department of Public Social Services v. G. G.

G.G. (Father) appeals from the juvenile court’s finding at the six-month review hearing that reasonable reunification services were provided to him as to his daughter, T.G., and his son, J.G. Father contends he was not provided with reasonable services between the disposition and six-month review hearings. If Father cannot obtain review of his contention on appeal, he requests discretionary writ relief.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

On December 10, 2008, the Riverside County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) filed a dependency petition pursuant to Welfare and Institutions Code 1 section 300, subdivision (b), as to T.G., J.G., and an older half brother, G.A. 2 An amended petition was filed on February 10, 2009. Both petitions alleged the mother (Mother) was unable to care for the children because of drug abuse, and Father, who did not live with Mother, failed to provide adequate support and protection of the children. It was further alleged Father had a criminal history related to drug abuse and domestic violence. Father tested positive for marijuana use on December 9, 2008, and admitted a long history of drug abuse and drug-related criminal offenses. In…