In re Manuel T. CA2/6

Facts and Procedural History Ventura County Human Services Agency (HSA) detained six-month old Manuel on March 1, 2011 after appellant was arrested for being under the influence of a controlled substance, felony possession of marijuana for sale, dissuading a witness by force or threat, making criminal threats, and possession of a smoking device with

1 All further statutory references are to the Welfare and Institutions Code. methamphetamine residue. Appellant was using methamphetamine and had bags of marijuana, a scale, and rolls of money with a pay/owe sheet. HSA filed a dependency petition for failure to protect or provide (§300, subds. (b) & (g)), alleging that appellant and the biological father were incarcerated and unable to care for Manuel. At the March 30, 2011 jurisdiction/disposition hearing, respondent submitted a report summarizing appellant's lengthy criminal and substance abuse history. The trial court ordered services, supervised visits, and foster care. As of the twelve month review hearing date, appellant had not complied with her case plan, had tested positive for drugs, and was arrested on a probation violation for not submitting to a drug test. HSA…