In re N.P. CA3

BACKGROUND

In 2010, mother gave birth to daughter who tested positive for amphetamines. Mother admitted to using methamphetamine, crank, uppers, diet pills and speed in the past. She also admitted using methamphetamine during her pregnancy. As part of an informal supervision agreement, mother agreed to participate in substance abuse treatment and parenting education. During the voluntary supervision period, mother tested positive for drugs and failed to attend drug treatment. In January 2011, the children were temporarily placed with their great uncle due to mother’s drug use. The Sacramento County Department of Health and Human Services (the Department) filed petitions under Welfare and Institutions Code section 300, subdivision (b),2 alleging mother had a substance abuse problem dating back to at least 2006 from which she had not rehabilitated; mother continued to use drugs; mother used methamphetamine during the gestation of both children; and, despite her agreement to participate in informal supervision services, mother continued to use drugs and refused treatment. In April 2011, the court found the allegations true and declared the children dependents. Son, almost five, and…