In re A.G. CA6

I. STATEMENT OF THE CASE

I.L., the mother of A.G., the child at issue in this case, appeals from an order terminating her parental rights under Welfare and Institutions Code section 366.26.1 She claims the court erred in declining to apply the beneficial parental relationship exception to avoid terminating her parental rights. (§ 366.26, subd. (c)(1)(B)(i).) We find no error and affirm the termination order.

1 All unspecified statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code.

II. FACTUAL BACKGROUND AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Protective Custody for A.G. A.G. was born in January 2009. She tested positive for methamphetamine and amphetamine, displayed symptoms of drug withdrawal, and stopped breathing. After being resuscitated, she was placed in the neo-natal intensive care unit, and an emergency response social worker immediately placed her in protective custody. The Petition and Detention Hearing On January 16, 2009, the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children‟s Services (the Department) filed a dependency petition for A.G. alleging that she was at risk due to mother‟s failure and inability to protect and provide regular care for her. (§ 300, subd. (b).) In…