In re A.T. CA4/3

FACTS

I. Parties’ Relationship and Previous Referral

For context, we explain the familial relationship underpinning this case. Mother has four children: Teenagers A.R. (born 2003), C.R. (born 2006), and I.R. (born 2007) (collectively referred to as the teenagers), as well as toddler A.T. (born 2018) (all four collectively referred to as children). The father of the teenagers is A.R., Sr., and he was in prison in August 2019 . The father of A.T., who is the only child at issue in this appeal, is J.T. J.T. is not a party to this appeal. The Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) substantiated prior referrals in 2016 for neglect due to Mother’s substance use and the children being left unsupervised. Mother did not comply with a voluntary case plan and services.

II. Detention, Jurisdiction, Disposition

On August 30, 2019, police arrested Mother, and she remained in custody. On September 13, 2019, SSA filed a request for a protective custody warrant regarding the children. A few days later, SSA filed a petition alleging under section 300, subdivisions (b)(1) and (g), that: Mother had an unresolved substance abuse problem that included methamphetamine and alcohol; she frequently…