R.D.

FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

Son, born in 2009, was born to mother and C.R. (father).3 The parents had a long history of illegal drug use, drug-related criminal convictions, and domestic violence. Mother began using crystal methamphetamine in 1998 when she was 15 years old, failed to stop using the drug, and smoked it during the pregnancy. She frequently used drugs in son‟s presence. She had a bad temper and was physically aggressive with both father and son. Son was terrified of her at times. On occasions, including in December 2010, mother was seriously depressed and cut herself. As parents were homeless, son was cared for by paternal relatives from December 2010 to March 2011. In February 2011, father physically abused son. The Department of Children and Family Services (Department) provided the family voluntary services. However, following mother‟s arrest on March 5, 2011, for being under the influence (Health & Saf. Code, § 11550), the Department detained son from parental custody on March 7 and filed a dependency petition. Son was placed in the Y. foster home, where he remained throughout the proceedings. He thrived and blossomed in the care of his foster family.

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